garnered; garnering
ˈgär-nə-riŋ 
ˈgärn-
1
a
: to gather into storage
b
: to deposit as if in a granary
volumes in which he has garnered the fruits of his lifetime labors—
Reinhold Niebuhr
Reinhold Niebuhr2
a
: to acquire by effort : earn
garnered much praise for his fundraising
b
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She garnered more evidence to support her theory.
The senator has spent much time garnering financial support for his upcoming campaign.
The novel has garnered much praise and several awards.
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—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The sanctuary designation, which generally describes places that limit local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration, did not garner much attention back then.
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Each creation has garnered interest from prominent collectors and is featured in notable private collections, further solidifying his reputation in the fine art world.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Stories of residents choosing to defend their homes from the flames by themselves — such as the 66-year-old man who died trying to keep his house from being burned by the Eaton fire with a garden hose — have also garnered national media attention.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
The sanctuary designation, which generally describes places that limit local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration, did not garner much attention back then.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
Each creation has garnered interest from prominent collectors and is featured in notable private collections, further solidifying his reputation in the fine art world.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Garner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/garner. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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Garner
biographical name
Gar·ner
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John Nance 1868–1967 American politician; vice president of the U.S. (1933–41)
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