1
as in to collect
to bring together in one body or place
a prisoner garnering food bit by bit and hiding it in his pillow an array of rock bands garnered from all over the country by the promoters of the festival
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as in to earn
to receive as return for effort
a novelist that has garnered praise for his literate police procedurals
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Recent Examples of garner
Her video was not only a hit with the wedding guests, but also users on the social media platform, garnering more than 4 million views and 500,000 likes.
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 20 May 2025
Their wedding dance has since garnered 270,800 likes and 3.5 million views on TikTok.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
The page has since garnered over $127K, including a donation of $10,000 from Colin Farrell.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 13 May 2025
The latter posted her Met Gala look three times to her 87.2 million Instagram followers, garnering a total of almost 10 million likes and 47 million replies, numbers any brand would envy.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 20 May 2025
Their wedding dance has since garnered 270,800 likes and 3.5 million views on TikTok.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
The page has since garnered over $127K, including a donation of $10,000 from Colin Farrell.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 13 May 2025
The latter posted her Met Gala look three times to her 87.2 million Instagram followers, garnering a total of almost 10 million likes and 47 million replies, numbers any brand would envy.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for garner
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Sightings for the study were collected across an area extending from Queensland down to Tasmania and across to New Zealand’s South Island.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Typical developmental evaluation for motor delays will involve close observation, collecting patient history, and a thorough physical exam, explains Dr. Glazier.—
Kris Ann Valdez,
Parents,
21 May 2025
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Any move to weaken the dollar might enrage Trump World, earning Japan bigger tariffs.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Supporters of Palestine gather at Harvard University to protest against Israel's war in Gaza.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
22 May 2025
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During the current Nile Conference, the team has organised watch parties in Nairobi for every game, creating communal spaces for fans to gather, celebrate, and share in the excitement of the team’s historic debut in the continental championship.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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After her parents went away to serve their time, Savannah gained custody of both Grayson and Chloe.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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The show lost Samantha (under less than amicable circumstances), as well as actress Kim Cattrall, and gained a number of supporting characters of color.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
30 May 2025
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And — deep breath — assembling rockets at Cape Canaveral.—
Pat Beall,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Currently, the modules are manually assembled in a factory with builder partners.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Since its inception, cumulative membership dues pales next to the billions reaped from SATs and AP exams since 1990.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The 200 square miles of surrounding coral reefs proved rough for mariners, but divers now reap the benefits with some 300 shipwrecks to explore, from the 192-foot American schooner Constellation that sank during World War II to the Mary Celestia, a Civil War era paddle-wheeler.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
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Months before, Elliott had amassed an 11% stake in the company.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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TikTok Reacts The TikTok video amassed over 8.6 million views and 1.3 million likes as of Wednesday.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Harvard has fought back in the courts, winning a temporary restraining order on May 23 that will allow international enrollments to continue as the case makes its way through the courts.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Who is winning the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 American Music Awards?—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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“Garner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garner. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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