GARNER Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words

garner

verb

ˈgär-nər

Definition of garner

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 The band garnered the attention of indie luminaries, with the Silver Jews’ David Berman providing the liner notes to Pine Box. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026 Moving forward with Arlington Pride The outcry about the new ordinance, coupled with the festival's cancelation, garnered more attention for Arlington Pride. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Each item has a domestic value of 70 percent or more, making the cut based on the FTC’s parameters and garnering an impressive fan club of New Balance loyalists who prefer shopping local. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 South Park, which has garnered 18 Emmy nominations and five wins for Outstanding Animated Program, is currently preparing for its 29th season. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for garner

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The launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base is the first phase in a constellation called FireSat that will eventually cover the globe with 50 satellites collecting high-resolution imagery of fires and conditions on the ground every 20 minutes.

— Eric Niiler, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
By June, almost half of Emirati crude shipments were sailing on vessels controlled by Sinokor, according to ship tracking data collected by analytics firm Vortexa.

— Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026

Definition of collect

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Once the excitement had died down, the team gathered in a circle and a player went up to Haaland, grabbed the back of his neck and kissed his cheek.

— Tim Rohan, NBC news, 6 July 2026
He was surrounded by beige pleather armchairs gathered around low tables adorned with silk flowers.

— Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of gather

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Monthly events like their floral arrangement workshop and cocktail classes create a space where people can enjoy an experience while gaining new skills and knowledge.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Join today to gain access to our latest series ‘Fashion’s Real Reset Starts Now’.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 July 2026

Definition of gain

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The other took place before the fifth inning when home-plate umpire Scott Barry left the game and Manny Gonzalez needed time to assemble his gear.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
From residents racing to assemble exhibits on short notice to disputes over displays and sponsorships, the booths highlight the lengths volunteers have gone to ensure their states are represented at the celebration of America's 250th anniversary.

— Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Definition of assemble

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Below, members of Forbes Technology Council share practical ways companies can reduce e-waste—and reap business benefits—through smarter operational decisions and more intentional technology management.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
But to reap the benefits of Florida’s low taxes, someone typically has to spend more than half the year in the state.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026

Definition of reap

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The Italian jockey, who famously went through the card with seven winners in seven races at Ascot in September 1996, has amassed more than 3,350 victories in his career, mostly in England.

— Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Bell’s letter to James and New York MFCU Director Amy Held argues that the unit is moving too slowly on cases and amassing too few indictments and convictions for wrongdoing in the Medicaid system.

— Ali Swenson, Fortune, 2 July 2026

Definition of amass

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But Erwin Chemerinsky, Berkeley’s law school dean, said Trump still won most of the cases the court decided either after oral arguments or through emergency appeals the administration brought.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 3 July 2026
The Socceroos are playing in the knockout stage for the third time in 20 years but have yet to win an elimination game.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

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