garnering

verb

present participle of garner
1
as in collecting
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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2
as in earning
to receive as return for effort a novelist that has garnered praise for his literate police procedurals

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Recent Examples of garnering That’s more than double the cash Tesla’s been garnering from operations in the last few quarters, meaning that will have a much bigger cash deficit in the final three months of 2026. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026 With luxury bags and accessory live shows garnering more than 150 million views so far in 2026, Coach is expected to see the biggest benefit at the accessible price point. — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 While Joseph was productive with his legs, garnering 71 yards and one touchdown, the Bruins were effectively stopping the run — a theme consistent throughout the season — limiting the Badger running backs to 54 yards. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 Similarly, Petras spent her teenage years advocating for trans rights, garnering national attention in her home country. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2026 Before playing for Mario Cristobal, the wide receiver attended Tulane for three years, with his productive 2024 season garnering enough attention that landed him a spot at Miami. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 First garnering recognition for his acting on the Disney XD series Lab Rats, Boldman subsequently has gone on to roles in 21 Jump Street, alongside Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum, as well as Disney Channel’s Zapped and the film Cruise. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026 Shockingly, Leigh himself has never been nominated at the Globes for either directing or screenwriting, despite garnering seven Oscar noms throughout his career. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026 After community outreach and a survey garnering more than 2,600 responses, city staff and a subcommittee composed of four city council members selected Union Plaza as its top recommendation to rename the park. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnering
  1. collecting
  2. earning
  3. assembling
  4. gaining
  5. gathering
  6. winning
  7. amassing
  8. reaping
Verb
  • Americans in general did not want the government collecting unified, know-all records of every citizen.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Leaders should also consider how factoring may affect customer relationships, particularly when the factor takes an active role in collecting receivables.
    — Andrew Coon, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of collecting
Verb
  • The native of Plainview, Texas, quickly emerged as one of the most dynamic running backs of the 1970s, earning a Pro Bowl selection and leading the Rams in rushing each year from 1973 to 1977 in coach Chuck Knox’s productive offense.
    — Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The estimate models a married, two-earner couple with one child earning the national median family income of $99,999.
    — Martie Bowser, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of earning
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  • When DeSantis took office and began assembling his team, Florida faced the same cultural pressures as the rest of the country.
    — Kimberly Bird, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Ukraine has earned worldwide recognition for its cutting-edge drone industry, designing and assembling systems that have changed modern warfare.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of assembling
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  • Falcons sticking to Robinson on first down Thus far, the Falcons have had three first-down plays and have run running back Bijan Robinson on each, gaining a total of 22 yards.
    — AJC.com, AJC.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The Panthers wound up out gaining Argyle 552 to 480 in total yards with running back Gabriel Bess picking up 160 yards on 19 carries.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of gaining
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  • Think of your home as a simulated work environment in which everyday chores — like unloading the dishwasher or gathering ingredients for a meal – are a chance to learn.
    — John Gill, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Judging by the steady lunch crowd gathering inside the new La Fetta space on its second day open, maybe another location was the right decision after all.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of gathering
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  • However, if Democrats focus on AI safety after winning control of one or both chambers of Congress next month, the group’s work on AI issues leaves it well-positioned.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Swim goggles worn by pro athletes in winning locker rooms carry logos for celebratory libations like Moët & Chandon or Michelob Ultra.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of winning
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  • Over time, McCreery developed greater control of his trademark lower range and began cowriting more of his material, grabbing two more chart-topping albums and, after moving to Triple Tigers, amassing six No.
    — Tom Roland, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The Razorbacks' run game lifted them throughout, amassing 187 yards.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of amassing
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  • But Scourton is out with a season-ending injury, while Umanmielen is playing better and reaping the benefits of a more consistent routine.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Denver students are reaping the benefits of a fund approved back in 2018.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of reaping

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“Garnering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnering. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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