{ "Eads":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ "James Buchanan 1820\u20131887 American engineer and inventor":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0113dz" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-183037", "type":[ "biographical name" ] }, "Eagan":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ "city in southeastern Minnesota population 64,206":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0113-g\u0259n" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-163608", "type":[ "geographical name" ] }, "Earl of Coventry":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": snipsnapsnorum":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-061908", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "Earp":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ "Wyatt 1848\u20131929 American lawman":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0259rp" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-174827", "type":[ "biographical name" ] }, "Eaton":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ "Theophilus 1590\u20131658 English colonial administrator in America; governor of New Haven colony (1638\u201358)":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0113-t\u1d4an" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-090614", "type":[ "biographical name" ] }, "Eau Claire":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ "city on the Chippewa River in western Wisconsin population 65,883":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u014d-\u02c8kler" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-222637", "type":[ "geographical name" ] }, "ea":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ "each":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-060907", "type":[ "abbreviation" ] }, "eaceworm":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": earthworm":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{ "English dialect eace, easse earthworm (from Middle English ees bait, carrion, from Old English \u01e3s ) + English worm ; akin to Old High German \u0101s carrion, Latin esca food, bait, Lithuanian edesis food, Old English etan to eat":"" }, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-012055", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "each":{ "antonyms":[ "all", "apiece", "per", "per capita" ], "definitions":{ ": being one of two or more distinct individuals having a similar relation and often constituting an aggregate":[], ": each one":[ "to each his own" ], ": to or for each : apiece":[ "cost a dollar each" ] }, "examples":[ "Adjective", "A rope was tied to each end of the boat.", "Each student had a different explanation.", "Pronoun", "He took shot after shot, each missing by inches.", "Adverb", "They cost 50 cents each .", "We were allowed two tries each .", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb", "The trust will be led by an independent stewardship committee of five members, who will each represent the beneficiary communities. \u2014 Louis Metzger Iv, Forbes , 26 Apr. 2022", "The nuclear families behind that fence were as broken and troubled as yours and mine by divorce, perversion, addiction, deceit, disaffection, violence, adultery, and we can each complete our personal list. \u2014 David Mamet, National Review , 3 Mar. 2022", "As part of those partnerships, GM said its new partners will each build a new factory in the United States \u2014 one in Fort Worth, Texas, and the other location yet to be announced, with production starting in 2023 and 2024. \u2014 Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press , 9 Dec. 2021", "Frisco ISD produced four soccer state champions (Wakeland boys twice and Wakeland girls and Centennial girls once each ) from 2016 to 2018, and Memorial is looking to be the next FISD team to make a long playoff run. \u2014 Greg Riddle, Dallas News , 24 Mar. 2021", "The place was spacious enough that my husband and I could each have a work area and even host guests without having to change our routine. \u2014 Ay\u015feg\u00fcl Sava\u015f, The New Yorker , 22 Mar. 2021", "The pot busts that took place in the early months of the coronavirus pandemic were each well over 1 ton. \u2014 Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner , 29 Oct. 2020", "Providence Hospital and Infirmary Health are set to receive 1,000 test kits each , while USA Health would receive 1,200. \u2014 Christopher Harress | Charress@al.com, al , 16 Apr. 2020", "Each will each receive an additional $4,000 scholarship. \u2014 Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al , 20 Mar. 2020" ], "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":"Adverb" }, "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English ech , from Old English \u01e3lc ; akin to Old High German iogil\u012bh each; both from West Germanic *aiw- ever, always (whence Old English \u0101 always) + *gal\u012bkaz having the same form, like (whence Old English gel\u012bc like) \u2014 more at aye , like entry 1":"Adjective" }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0113ch" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[ "any", "every" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-060634", "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "pronoun" ] }, "each and every":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{}, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-192407", "type":[ "idiom" ] }, "each other":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": each of two or more in reciprocal action or relation":[ "looked at each other in surprise" ] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-033111", "type":[ "pronoun" ] }, "ead":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ "the same":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{ "Latin eadem":"" }, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-222429", "type":[ "abbreviation" ] }, "eager":{ "antonyms":[ "apathetic", "indifferent", "uneager", "unenthusiastic" ], "definitions":{ ": marked by enthusiastic or impatient desire or interest":[], ": sharp":[], ": sour":[] }, "examples":[ "\u2026 wine connoisseurs eager to visit cellars and late-fall pilgrims seeking the increasingly rare white truffle \u2026 \u2014 Corby Kummer , Atlantic , August 2000", "\u2026 so many religions were steeped in an absolutist frame of mind\u2014each convinced that it alone had a monopoly on the truth and therefore eager for the state to impose this truth on others. \u2014 Carl Sagan , The Demon-Haunted World , 1996", "She was eager to get started.", "The crowd was eager for more.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Students \u2014 some experiencing campus life for the first time since the pandemic \u2014 are especially eager to document their life experiences on BeReal. \u2014 Jess Eng, Washington Post , 27 June 2022", "Last year\u2019s tournament was postponed due to concerns stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, which is why USA Football officials are eager to compete again this summer. \u2014 Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun , 26 June 2022", "Gauff, like another of tennis\u2019s young stars, Naomi Osaka, has been eager to use her platform to speak out on social issues and made an appeal to end gun violence during the French Open on her way to the final earlier this month. \u2014 New York Times , 25 June 2022", "Kaul and Evers were eager to fire up supporters for their re-election. \u2014 Bill Glauber, Journal Sentinel , 25 June 2022", "Trump was eager to embrace Clark after Rosen and Donoghue repeatedly rebuffed his claims of voter fraud. \u2014 Devlin Barrett, Anchorage Daily News , 24 June 2022", "All this comes at a time when Americans are increasingly eager to travel. \u2014 Andrew Brinker, BostonGlobe.com , 23 June 2022", "While trophy walleye are a bit more difficult to catch because of the hordes of smaller, hungry walleye that are eager to bite, limit catches are common. \u2014 D'arcy Egan, cleveland , 23 June 2022", "In recent years, interest in Chin has surged, not just as context for the attacks on Asian Americans but as a ripped-from-the-headlines story that artists and content creators are eager to revisit. \u2014 Hua Hsu, The New Yorker , 23 June 2022" ], "first_known_use":{ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English egre , from Anglo-French egre, aigre , from Latin acer \u2014 more at edge":"" }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0113-g\u0259r" ], "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for eager eager , avid , keen , anxious , athirst mean moved by a strong and urgent desire or interest. eager implies ardor and enthusiasm and sometimes impatience at delay or restraint. eager to get started avid adds to eager the implication of insatiability or greed. avid for new thrills keen suggests intensity of interest and quick responsiveness in action. keen on the latest fashions anxious emphasizes fear of frustration or failure or disappointment. anxious not to make a social blunder athirst stresses yearning but not necessarily readiness for action. athirst for adventure", "synonyms":[ "agog", "antsy", "anxious", "ardent", "athirst", "avid", "crazy", "desirous", "enthused", "enthusiastic", "excited", "geeked", "great", "greedy", "gung ho", "hepped up", "hopped-up", "hot", "hungry", "impatient", "juiced", "keen", "nuts", "pumped", "raring", "solicitous", "stoked", "thirsty", "voracious", "wild" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-172239", "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ] }, "eager beaver":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": a person who is extremely zealous about performing duties and volunteering for more":[] }, "examples":[ "When she first started working she was a real eager beaver .", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The show starts just before 10 p.m., but eager beavers usually begin arriving downtown in early afternoon to seek out a prime viewing spot. \u2014 Greg Crawford, Detroit Free Press , 19 June 2019" ], "first_known_use":{ "1943, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-100213", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "eagerness":{ "antonyms":[ "apathetic", "indifferent", "uneager", "unenthusiastic" ], "definitions":{ ": marked by enthusiastic or impatient desire or interest":[], ": sharp":[], ": sour":[] }, "examples":[ "\u2026 wine connoisseurs eager to visit cellars and late-fall pilgrims seeking the increasingly rare white truffle \u2026 \u2014 Corby Kummer , Atlantic , August 2000", "\u2026 so many religions were steeped in an absolutist frame of mind\u2014each convinced that it alone had a monopoly on the truth and therefore eager for the state to impose this truth on others. \u2014 Carl Sagan , The Demon-Haunted World , 1996", "She was eager to get started.", "The crowd was eager for more.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Students \u2014 some experiencing campus life for the first time since the pandemic \u2014 are especially eager to document their life experiences on BeReal. \u2014 Jess Eng, Washington Post , 27 June 2022", "Last year\u2019s tournament was postponed due to concerns stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, which is why USA Football officials are eager to compete again this summer. \u2014 Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun , 26 June 2022", "Gauff, like another of tennis\u2019s young stars, Naomi Osaka, has been eager to use her platform to speak out on social issues and made an appeal to end gun violence during the French Open on her way to the final earlier this month. \u2014 New York Times , 25 June 2022", "Kaul and Evers were eager to fire up supporters for their re-election. \u2014 Bill Glauber, Journal Sentinel , 25 June 2022", "Trump was eager to embrace Clark after Rosen and Donoghue repeatedly rebuffed his claims of voter fraud. \u2014 Devlin Barrett, Anchorage Daily News , 24 June 2022", "All this comes at a time when Americans are increasingly eager to travel. \u2014 Andrew Brinker, BostonGlobe.com , 23 June 2022", "While trophy walleye are a bit more difficult to catch because of the hordes of smaller, hungry walleye that are eager to bite, limit catches are common. \u2014 D'arcy Egan, cleveland , 23 June 2022", "In recent years, interest in Chin has surged, not just as context for the attacks on Asian Americans but as a ripped-from-the-headlines story that artists and content creators are eager to revisit. \u2014 Hua Hsu, The New Yorker , 23 June 2022" ], "first_known_use":{ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English egre , from Anglo-French egre, aigre , from Latin acer \u2014 more at edge":"" }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0113-g\u0259r" ], "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for eager eager , avid , keen , anxious , athirst mean moved by a strong and urgent desire or interest. eager implies ardor and enthusiasm and sometimes impatience at delay or restraint. eager to get started avid adds to eager the implication of insatiability or greed. avid for new thrills keen suggests intensity of interest and quick responsiveness in action. keen on the latest fashions anxious emphasizes fear of frustration or failure or disappointment. anxious not to make a social blunder athirst stresses yearning but not necessarily readiness for action. athirst for adventure", "synonyms":[ "agog", "antsy", "anxious", "ardent", "athirst", "avid", "crazy", "desirous", "enthused", "enthusiastic", "excited", "geeked", "great", "greedy", "gung ho", "hepped up", "hopped-up", "hot", "hungry", "impatient", "juiced", "keen", "nuts", "pumped", "raring", "solicitous", "stoked", "thirsty", "voracious", "wild" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-094529", "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ] }, "eagle":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": a gold coin of the U.S. bearing an eagle on the reverse and usually having a value of ten dollars":[], ": a golf score of two strokes less than par on a hole \u2014 compare birdie":[], ": a member of a major fraternal order":[], ": any of various large diurnal birds of prey (family Accipitridae) noted for their strength, size, keenness of vision, and powers of flight":[], ": one of a pair of eagle-bearing silver insignia of rank worn by a military colonel or a navy captain":[], ": the eagle-bearing standard of the ancient Romans":[], ": to score an eagle on (a golf hole)":[] }, "examples":[ "Noun", "She made an eagle on the fourth hole.", "She made eagle on the fourth hole.", "Verb", "She eagled the fourth hole.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Kelly finished strong with two birdies and an eagle on his last five holes. \u2014 Ben Steele, Journal Sentinel , 10 June 2022", "There's an eagle and American flag that's just phenomenal. \u2014 Dave Kallmann, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 1 June 2022", "This is just the latest eagle spotting to catch people's attention. \u2014 Michael Hollan, Fox News , 23 Feb. 2022", "One of Peacemaker\u2018s most winning characters is Eagly, a pet eagle who\u2019s basically just a puppy dog in feathers. \u2014 Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter , 3 Jan. 2022", "The first was an adult eagle that died in March on the Charles River, also in Middlesex County. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 13 Aug. 2021", "Turquoise was honored by the Aztecs as one of their most valuable treasures, and the engraved relief in the stone on the pen depicts an eagle \u2014a sacred symbol. \u2014 Nancy Olson, Forbes , 23 May 2022", "The other eagle in the Bay View pair, presumed by many observers to be a male due to its smaller size than the bird that died, was seen in the vicinity of the nest through Tuesday, said nearby resident Suzanne Jurva. \u2014 Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 15 Apr. 2022", "Her round included an eagle on the par-4 16th, five birdies and a bogey. \u2014 Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune , 26 Mar. 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Widespread conservation efforts \u2014 including bans on pesticides, the passage of the Endangered Species Act in the 1970s, and protections for habitats, air and water \u2014 have helped eagle populations come back after the birds\u2019 near-demise in the 1960s. \u2014 Dana Hedgpeth, Washington Post , 12 May 2022", "Furyk, 51, teed off first and went on to eagle the par-5 opening hole. \u2014 Todd Kelly, The Arizona Republic , 14 Nov. 2021", "Hewson needed to eagle the last to force a playoff but had to settle for a par and a closing 69. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 13 June 2021", "Most players atop the leaderboard could either eagle the 13th and 15th or bogey them, and that kind of swing in the scoreboard can make or break them in the tournament. \u2014 Star Tribune , 12 Apr. 2021", "Playing alongside Phil Mickelson at TPC Summerlin, Na eagled the par-5 13th and 16th holes and added birdies on the par-3 17th and par-4 18th to match Lucas Glover, 2017 winner Patrick Cantlay and Brian Stuard at 12-under 130. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 4 Oct. 2019", "Na followed up his first-round 68 by eagling the par-5 13th and 16th holes and adding birdies on the par-3 17th and par-4 18th to match Lucas Glover (63), Patrick Cantlay (64), and Brian Stuard (65) at 12-under 130 at at TPC Summerlin. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 5 Oct. 2019", "The passengers hit the floor ass first and lay spread- eagled , staring at the ceiling. \u2014 Nicola Twilley, Wired , 11 Feb. 2020", "The South African eagled the 18th after hitting his second shot to 15 feet, making things interesting for Jones at the end . . \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 9 Dec. 2019" ], "first_known_use":{ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun", "1921, in the meaning defined above":"Verb" }, "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English egle , from Anglo-French egle, aigle , from Latin aquila":"Noun" }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0113-g\u0259l" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-115255", "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "ear":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": a person who listens : listener":[ "looking for a friendly ear" ], ": a projecting part (such as a lug or handle)":[], ": a space in the upper corner of the front page of a periodical (such as a newspaper) usually containing advertising for the periodical itself or a weather forecast":[], ": acuity of hearing":[], ": any of various organs (as of a fish) capable of detecting vibratory motion":[], ": attention , awareness":[ "lend an ear" ], ": deeply involved : heavily implicated":[ "up to his ears in shady deals" ], ": eagerly listening":[ "if anybody spoke of that grisly matter, I was all ears \u2026 and alert to hear what might be said", "\u2014 Mark Twain" ], ": either of a pair of tufts of lengthened feathers on the head of some birds":[], ": in or into a state of irritation, shock, or discord":[ "set the racing world on its ear by breaking the record" ], ": sensitivity to nuances of language especially as revealed in the command of verbal melody and rhythm or in the ability to render a spoken idiom accurately":[], ": something resembling a mammalian ear in shape, position, or function: such as":[], ": the characteristic vertebrate organ of hearing and equilibrium consisting in the typical mammal of a sound-collecting outer ear separated by the tympanic membrane from a sound-transmitting middle ear that in turn is separated from a sensory inner ear by membranous fenestrae":[], ": the external ear of humans and most mammals":[], ": the fruiting spike of a cereal (such as wheat or corn) including both the seeds and protective structures":[], ": the sense or act of hearing":[], ": through one's mind without making an impression":[ "everything you say to him goes in one ear and out the other" ], ": to form ears in growing":[ "the rye should be earing up" ], ": without reference to or memorization of written music":[ "plays by ear" ] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{ "14th century, in the meaning defined above":"Verb", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":"Noun", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun" }, "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English er, ere, going back to Old English \u0113ar (Northumbrian \u00e6hher ), going back to Germanic *ahaz (whence also Old Frisian \u0101r \"ear of grain,\" Middle Dutch aer, aere, Old Saxon ehir, Old High German ah, ahar, ehir, Old Norse ax, Gothic ahs ), going back to Indo-European *h 2 e\u1e31-es-, s-stem derivative from the base *h 2 e\u1e31- \"sharp, pointed\" (in reference to a spike of grain perhaps originally referring to the awns, then generalized to the entire spike), whence also Latin acer-, acus \"husks of grain or legumes, chaff,\" Tocharian B \u0101ke \"end,\" Tocharian A \u0101k \u2014 more at edge entry 1":"Noun", "Middle English ere , from Old English \u0113are ; akin to Old High German \u014dra ear, Latin auris , Greek ous":"Noun", "Middle English eren, derivative of ere ear entry 2":"Verb" }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ir", "\u02c8i(\u0259)r" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[ "advertence", "advertency", "attention", "awareness", "cognizance", "consciousness", "eye", "heed", "knowledge", "mindfulness", "note", "notice", "observance", "observation" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-032157", "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "verb" ] }, "ear canal":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": the tubular passage of the outer ear leading to the tympanic membrane":[] }, "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Plaques can show up around your eyes, in and around your mouth, around and behind your ears, and in the ear canal . \u2014 Sarah Jacoby, SELF , 3 June 2022", "Earwax is made by glands in the outer part of the ear canal to help protect your ears from dust, germs, excessive water, and other questionable substances, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. \u2014 Korin Miller, SELF , 24 June 2022", "Beryllium drivers used in the MW75 are positioned at an optimized angle to project the sound forward into the ear canal . \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 21 June 2022", "Designed by a Grammy-winning sound engineer, 1MORE's headphones are some of the comfiest on the market with angled fittings that come in nine different sizes to fit any ear canal . \u2014 Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure , 21 June 2022", "Symptoms can include a painful rash inside the ear canal and outside the ear, at times attacking the tongue and roof of the mouth, according to the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. \u2014 Sandee Lamotte, CNN , 11 June 2022", "But the takeaway is that earbuds need cleaning, not least of all because dirty earbuds can lead to ear infections by literally forcing germs into your ear canal . \u2014 Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY , 2 May 2022", "And then, there are people who just want a variety of ear tips to ensure the perfect ear canal fit. \u2014 Terri Williams, SELF , 4 Apr. 2022", "But cholesteatoma tends to erode the bony wall (scutum) separating the ear canal from the mastoid, and the scutum was intact on both sides of the woman's skull. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 24 Feb. 2022" ], "first_known_use":{ "1859, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-103348", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "ear candy":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": music that is pleasing to listen to but lacks depth":[] }, "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "There are little ear hooks, ear candy , on those original records. \u2014 Andy Greene, Rolling Stone , 16 Mar. 2022", "As eye and ear candy , BTS gave the Grammys tons of free promotion, and the Recording Academy was happy to take it. \u2014 Natalie Morin, refinery29.com , 16 Mar. 2021", "Addressing issues like self-esteem, good relationships, sh--ty relationships, depression, self-love and other real life material with an accessible vulnerability, to many Scholler's work is less ear candy and more of a rally cry to just keep going. \u2014 Katie Bain, Billboard , 1 Oct. 2020", "The song is ear candy , and a certain kitsch factor is probably part of its enduring appeal. \u2014 Paul Grein, Billboard , 29 Sep. 2020", "Built out of urgent piano stabs, laser synths, kick drum and a truly delectable melody -- layered underneath lyrics about meeting the man of your dreams in your actual dreams -- the song was pure ear candy . \u2014 Katie Bain, Billboard , 29 Sep. 2020", "Fortunately, Ripa\u2019s reconstructive surgery allows her to still wear sparkly ear candy . \u2014 Maria Yagoda, PEOPLE.com , 11 Dec. 2019", "Or a shiny gold cuff that'll take anyone's ear candy up a notch", "The season\u2019s It piece is meant to hang prettily off of one\u2019s lobes, but Scott\u2019s creations are far more than mere ear candy . \u2014 Christian Allaire, Vogue , 13 Mar. 2019" ], "first_known_use":{ "1977, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-110402", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "ear canker":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": canker sense 7a":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{ "ear entry 1":"" }, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-113531", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "ear clip":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": an earring with a clip fastener":[] }, "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "The Jaybird Vista is our runner-up, despite lacking a behind-the-ear wire or over- ear clip for security. \u2014 Wired Staff, Wired , 31 Oct. 2020", "But really, dirty glasses can also negatively impact your health: Bacteria can grow on nose pads and ear clips of eyeglasses, leading to staph infections and other skin issues, according to a 2018 study. \u2014 Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping , 31 Mar. 2020", "The guests giddied into the night no doubt writing fantasy Christmas lists: a playful pair of ear clips made of amethyst, Ceylon sapphire, and diamonds by JAR or a mighty Cartier emerald-and-diamond necklace", "The over- ear clip makes them stable and comfortable, and the W1 chip makes pairing a breeze. \u2014 Adrienne So, WIRED , 11 July 2018" ], "first_known_use":{ "1940, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-113827", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "ear-brisk":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": carrying the ears pricked forward":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{ "circa 1726, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-085033", "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "ear-minded":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": having one's mental imagery predominantly auditory : inclined to remember and think of things in terms of their sounds : audile \u2014 compare eye-minded":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{ "1888, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-084449", "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "earbob":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": earring":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{ "1648, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-114424", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "earbud":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": a small earphone inserted into the ear":[] }, "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "With up to 24 hours of playing time and around 6 hours of charge per earbud , the Redemption 2 ANC can be charged via a USB-C cable or any Qi-compatible wireless charging mat. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 16 June 2022", "The driver inside each earbud is a 13mm dynamic type, which is a beast of a driver that can shift a lot of air and creates a loud sound. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 4 June 2022", "Each company is trying to put out its version of the best possible wireless earbud . \u2014 Chris Hachey, BGR , 17 May 2022", "These are a great wireless earbud from the House of Marley (created in collaboration with the Marley family to carry on Bob\u2019s legacy and love for music and the planet). \u2014 Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day , 13 May 2022", "The NextSense team is gambling that, with a gadget as familiar as an earbud , people will follow the same path with their brains. \u2014 Steven Levy, Wired , 14 Apr. 2022", "Each pair of earbuds offers six hours of playtime on a single charge, plus 18 more hours within the earbud charging case. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 12 Oct. 2021", "On the end of the cylinder, LEDs display the state of battery charge in each earbud as well as the battery in the charging case. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 15 Apr. 2022", "And that\u2019s a perfectly good choice, as the Pros are a very good earbud . \u2014 Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter , 2 Mar. 2022" ], "first_known_use":{ "1984, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ir-\u02ccb\u0259d" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-084559", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "earcockle":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": a disease of wheat caused by a nematode ( Anguina tritici ) that invades the developing ear and causes galls to form":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{ "1777, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-125839", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "earl palatine":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": count palatine sense 2":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{ "circa 1599, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-061248", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "earlier":{ "antonyms":[ "ancient", "primal", "primeval", "primitive", "primordial" ], "definitions":{ ": before the usual or expected time":[ "the train arrived early" ], ": distant in past time":[], ": maturing or producing sooner than related forms":[ "an early peach" ], ": near the beginning of a course, process, or series":[ "early in his senatorial career" ], ": near the beginning of a period of time":[ "awoke early in the morning" ], ": occurring before the usual or expected time":[ "an early arrival" ], ": occurring in the near future":[ "at your earliest convenience" ], ": of, relating to, or occurring near the beginning of a period of time, a development, or a 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The show doesn't start for half an hour.", "I've always been an early riser.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb", "The Covid-19 vaccines currently authorized for use in the U.S. are all based on the sequence of the original SARS-CoV-2 virus, which was obtained early in 2020. \u2014 John P. Moore And Paul A. Offit, STAT , 3 July 2022", "His pop-star makeover, from early in his career to later in life, was as unlikely as the song itself becoming part of the 20th century song canon. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 1 July 2022", "The prosecution countered with a request for 30 to 55 years based on the harm done to victims, a lack of remorse for her crimes, and the argument that disliking jail time isn\u2019t a valid excuse to get out early . \u2014 Andrea Marks, Rolling Stone , 28 June 2022", "Make sure to bring cash - only some vendors accept credit cards - and get there early for the best deals. \u2014 Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant , 24 June 2022", "Get there early \u2014 this one will likely fill up fast. \u2014 Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com , 23 June 2022", "Get there early with your blanket or chair to snag a spot in front of the stage. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 22 June 2022", "Now, as then, tech entrepreneurs have displayed an urgency to get in early and make a splash. \u2014 David Ingram, NBC News , 21 June 2022", "In 2013, he was offered the chance to plead guilty to the murder charge and get out of prison early . \u2014 Kc Baker, PEOPLE.com , 17 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "The conventional wisdom at the time was that personality was fairly fixed from an early age and that personality tests, which ignored the body, could largely bracket one\u2019s range of leadership. \u2014 Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes , 2 July 2022", "Aleena was attacked early Sunday morning, just 10 minutes from her home, and died later that day in the hospital. \u2014 Adela Suliman, Washington Post , 2 July 2022", "San Jose police are searching for two assailants who stabbed two men early Saturday morning during at closing time for bars downtown. \u2014 Mallory Moench, San Francisco Chronicle , 2 July 2022", "All travel lanes are clear on I-285 in DeKalb County after an early morning tractor trailer fire shut down the interstate ahead of one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. \u2014 John Spink, ajc , 1 July 2022", "Brown said that especially for trees growing in optimal conditions, like the wet ravine around Alerce Milenario, growth tends to be fast in its early age. \u2014 Kyla Guilfoil, ABC News , 29 June 2022", "That Gray, now 23, felt so deeply at such an early age isn\u2019t so surprising. \u2014 New York Times , 28 June 2022", "From an early age, Tur was given the taste of excitement that came with her parents\u2019 day job. \u2014 Wendy Kaur, ELLE , 23 June 2022", "Demond shared that his entrepreneurial drive started at an early age. \u2014 Jasmine Browley, Essence , 21 June 2022" ], "first_known_use":{ "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adverb" }, "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English erly , from Old English \u01e3rl\u012bce , from \u01e3r early, soon \u2014 more at ere":"Adverb" }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0259r-l\u0113" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[ "beforehand", "inopportunely", "precociously", "prematurely", "unseasonably" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-080217", "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "biographical name", "noun" ] }, "earliest":{ "antonyms":[ "ancient", "primal", "primeval", "primitive", "primordial" ], "definitions":{ ": before the usual or expected time":[ "the train arrived early" ], ": distant in past time":[], ": maturing or producing sooner than related forms":[ "an early peach" ], ": near the beginning of a course, process, or series":[ "early in his senatorial career" ], ": near the beginning of a period of time":[ "awoke early in the morning" ], ": occurring before the usual or expected time":[ "an early arrival" ], ": occurring in the near future":[ "at your earliest convenience" ], ": of, relating to, or occurring near the beginning of a period of time, a development, or a series":[ "in the early evening", "the early symptoms of the disease" ], ": primitive":[ "early tools" ], ": soon":[], ": sooner than related forms":[ "these apples bear early" ], "Anderson 1816\u20131894 American Confederate general":[ "Ju*bal \\ \u02c8j\u00fc-\u200bb\u0259l \\" ] }, "examples":[ "Adverb", "Early in his career he moved to the city.", "a word first recorded early in the 17th century", "They were trailing by a touchdown early in the fourth quarter.", "The package should be arriving early next week.", "She arrived early to help with the preparations.", "I got up early to finish packing.", "Adjective", "the early symptoms of the disease", "The early part of the book is better than the later part.", "We had an early spring this year.", "We're early . The show doesn't start for half an hour.", "I've always been an early riser.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb", "The Covid-19 vaccines currently authorized for use in the U.S. are all based on the sequence of the original SARS-CoV-2 virus, which was obtained early in 2020. \u2014 John P. Moore And Paul A. Offit, STAT , 3 July 2022", "His pop-star makeover, from early in his career to later in life, was as unlikely as the song itself becoming part of the 20th century song canon. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 1 July 2022", "The prosecution countered with a request for 30 to 55 years based on the harm done to victims, a lack of remorse for her crimes, and the argument that disliking jail time isn\u2019t a valid excuse to get out early . \u2014 Andrea Marks, Rolling Stone , 28 June 2022", "Make sure to bring cash - only some vendors accept credit cards - and get there early for the best deals. \u2014 Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant , 24 June 2022", "Get there early \u2014 this one will likely fill up fast. \u2014 Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com , 23 June 2022", "Get there early with your blanket or chair to snag a spot in front of the stage. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 22 June 2022", "Now, as then, tech entrepreneurs have displayed an urgency to get in early and make a splash. \u2014 David Ingram, NBC News , 21 June 2022", "In 2013, he was offered the chance to plead guilty to the murder charge and get out of prison early . \u2014 Kc Baker, PEOPLE.com , 17 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "The conventional wisdom at the time was that personality was fairly fixed from an early age and that personality tests, which ignored the body, could largely bracket one\u2019s range of leadership. \u2014 Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes , 2 July 2022", "Aleena was attacked early Sunday morning, just 10 minutes from her home, and died later that day in the hospital. \u2014 Adela Suliman, Washington Post , 2 July 2022", "San Jose police are searching for two assailants who stabbed two men early Saturday morning during at closing time for bars downtown. \u2014 Mallory Moench, San Francisco Chronicle , 2 July 2022", "All travel lanes are clear on I-285 in DeKalb County after an early morning tractor trailer fire shut down the interstate ahead of one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. \u2014 John Spink, ajc , 1 July 2022", "Brown said that especially for trees growing in optimal conditions, like the wet ravine around Alerce Milenario, growth tends to be fast in its early age. \u2014 Kyla Guilfoil, ABC News , 29 June 2022", "That Gray, now 23, felt so deeply at such an early age isn\u2019t so surprising. \u2014 New York Times , 28 June 2022", "From an early age, Tur was given the taste of excitement that came with her parents\u2019 day job. \u2014 Wendy Kaur, ELLE , 23 June 2022", "Demond shared that his entrepreneurial drive started at an early age. \u2014 Jasmine Browley, Essence , 21 June 2022" ], "first_known_use":{ "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adverb" }, "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English erly , from Old English \u01e3rl\u012bce , from \u01e3r early, soon \u2014 more at ere":"Adverb" }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0259r-l\u0113" ], 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weekends of the year. \u2014 John Spink, ajc , 1 July 2022", "Brown said that especially for trees growing in optimal conditions, like the wet ravine around Alerce Milenario, growth tends to be fast in its early age. \u2014 Kyla Guilfoil, ABC News , 29 June 2022", "That Gray, now 23, felt so deeply at such an early age isn\u2019t so surprising. \u2014 New York Times , 28 June 2022", "From an early age, Tur was given the taste of excitement that came with her parents\u2019 day job. \u2014 Wendy Kaur, ELLE , 23 June 2022", "Demond shared that his entrepreneurial drive started at an early age. \u2014 Jasmine Browley, Essence , 21 June 2022" ], "first_known_use":{ "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adverb" }, "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English erly , from Old English \u01e3rl\u012bce , from \u01e3r early, soon \u2014 more at ere":"Adverb" }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0259r-l\u0113" ], 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"antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": a biennial European weedy cress ( Barbarea verna ) that is naturalized widely in North America, has pinnatifid leaves and deep yellow flowers, and is sometimes used for a salad plant or potherb":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-184700", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "early-warning radar":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": a set or line of radar sets operating in air defense on the perimeter or outward from the defended area to give the earliest possible warning of approaching airplanes":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-233826", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "earlywood":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": springwood":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{ "1893, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0259r-l\u0113-\u02ccwu\u0307d" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-183435", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "earmark":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": a distinguishing mark":[ "all the earmarks of poverty" ], ": a mark of identification on the ear of an animal":[], ": a provision in Congressional legislation that allocates a specified amount of money for a specific project, program, or organization":[], ": to designate (something, such as funds) for a specific use or owner":[ "money earmarked for education" ], ": to mark (livestock) with an earmark":[], ": to mark in a distinguishing manner":[] }, "examples":[ "Verb", "The project uses funds that had been earmarked for education.", "the earnings from my second job have been earmarked for a down payment on a car", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Cloud is a member of the Freedom Caucus, a group of the most conservative House Republicans that includes five Texans who did not request or receive earmark funding. \u2014 Andrew Zhang, San Antonio Express-News , 16 Apr. 2022", "And earmark years back called pathway to the building trades. \u2014 cleveland , 8 Apr. 2022", "Only in recent decades that funding dried up, as earmark programs \u2014 specific funding directed at local projects \u2014 basically ended about a decade ago. \u2014 Jesse Wright, chicagotribune.com , 28 Mar. 2022", "The earmark became a talk-show punchline and was eventually removed amid uproar over pork-barrel projects. \u2014 Washington Post , 19 Mar. 2022", "The biggest health care earmark of all actually went to another southern institution: the medical school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. \u2014 Nicholas Florko, STAT , 4 May 2022", "From the dock, the visitors drove up to the village health clinic, which was upgraded after a $37.5 million congressional earmark in the late 1990s. \u2014 Nathaniel Herz, Anchorage Daily News , 21 Apr. 2022", "In 2008, Congress asked the Justice Department to investigate Young\u2019s role in securing a $10 million earmark to widen a Florida highway; the matter was dropped in 2010, and Young denied any wrongdoing. \u2014 Becky Bohrer, BostonGlobe.com , 18 Mar. 2022", "The earmark was included in the $1.5 trillion omnibus federal spending bill approved Thursday night by the U.S. Senate. \u2014 Bill Glauber, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 14 Mar. 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "The bill also would earmark $750 million to provide incentive grants to provide three free months of free public transportation and a $439-million pause to the state\u2019s diesel sales tax. \u2014 Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times , 13 May 2022", "Or at least earmark some of that ridiculous money for other, more worthwhile university endeavors. \u2014 Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer , 10 May 2022", "The online betting measure would earmark 85% of the online betting tax dollars for homelessness and mental health support, while 15% would go to tribes not participating in the marketplace. \u2014 Lance Pugmire, USA TODAY , 4 May 2022", "The Biden administration\u2019s decision to place thousands of U.S. troops on high alert and earmark them for potential NATO duty is significant for three reasons. \u2014 John R. Deni, WSJ , 26 Jan. 2022", "Ledwith wants to earmark $3 million toward the start of a long-term plan for improving the air-circulation system at the elementary schools. \u2014 Don Stacom, courant.com , 8 Mar. 2022", "The Biden administration would also earmark almost $82 billion over five years on preparing for another pandemic and for biodefense, including investing in the making of vaccines. \u2014 Amara Omeokwe, WSJ , 28 Mar. 2022", "But the request, as connected to a StartEngine fundraising campaign, doesn't clearly earmark any of its $5 million toward paying down the company's considerable debts. \u2014 Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica , 8 Feb. 2022", "State lawmakers are expected to consider legislation that would earmark $5 million to help police and fire agencies provide mental health resources to its employees. \u2014 Jessica Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune , 21 Jan. 2022" ], "first_known_use":{ "1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Verb", "15th century, in the meaning defined 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2019", "But while traditional headphones block sound by using earcup designs that fully enclose your ears \u2014 like a set of earmuffs \u2014 active noise cancelling is something different entirely. \u2014 NBC News , 19 Mar. 2020", "Prizes like electronic earmuffs , knives and fire starters were given to the best score out of 10, said Rachael Tuckett, a wildlife recreation specialist with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, which organized the event. \u2014 USA TODAY , 28 Jan. 2020", "Today\u2019s fight over Life of Washington pits old-school lefty artists who understand the First Amendment\u2019s value in shocking the bourgeoisie against a new generation of lefties for whom history \u2014 and language \u2014 must come with earmuffs . \u2014 Will Swaim, National Review , 3 Jan. 2020", "Toward the end of the parade route, Esprit Jones, 39, held her 7-year-old daughter, Brielle, who was wearing pink earmuffs with a unicorn horn. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 1 Jan. 2020", "Protecting vision and hearing at the same time is easy with a forestry helmet that includes integrated earmuffs . \u2014 The Editors, Outdoor Life , 19 Nov. 2019" ], "first_known_use":{ "1881, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ir-\u02ccm\u0259f" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-200520", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "earn":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": to receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered":[], ": to bring in by way of return":[ "bonds earning 10 percent interest" ], ": to come to be duly worthy of or entitled or suited to":[ "she earned a promotion" ], ": to make worthy of or obtain for":[ "the suggestion earned him a promotion" ], ": grieve":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0259rn" ], "synonyms":[ "acquire", "attain", "bag", "bring in", "capture", "carry", "come by", "draw", "gain", "garner", "get", "knock down", "land", "make", "obtain", "procure", "pull down", "realize", "reap", "secure", "win" ], "antonyms":[ "forfeit", "lose" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Government officials in Ukraine say the country could earn the equivalent of $1.6 billion from electricity exports a year given that European market prices are well above Kyiv\u2019s generation costs. \u2014 Joe Wallace, WSJ , 26 June 2022", "The $200 million Toy Story spin-off will earn just $18 million (-64%) on weekend two for an $89 million ten-day cume. \u2014 Scott Mendelson, Forbes , 25 June 2022", "Sharpe must earn his way onto the court for a team with three strong guards, including six-time All-Star Damian Lillard. \u2014 oregonlive , 25 June 2022", "Customers earn 10 points per dollar for every qualified stay at a Wyndham Rewards hotel. \u2014 Rayna Song, USA TODAY , 23 June 2022", "Mid-career federal firefighters currently earn roughly half the pay of third-year firefighters employed by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, according to analysis from Grassroots Wildland Firefighters. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 23 June 2022", "Players who wager up to $250 on their first bet will earn the same value in free bets win or lose. \u2014 Xl Media, cleveland , 23 June 2022", "And by the way, companies can never buy our recommendation: Their products must earn it, fair and square. \u2014 Madison Yauger, PEOPLE.com , 23 June 2022", "Robinson came to Auburn after previously coaching linebackers at Florida and will earn $525,000 in the first year of his contract before receiving a pay increase to $550,000 for the 2023 season. \u2014 Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al , 22 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English ernen , from Old English earnian ; akin to Old High German arn\u014dn to reap, Czech jese\u0148 autumn":"Verb", "probably alteration of yearn":"Verb" }, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Verb", "circa 1530, in the meaning defined above":"Verb" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-182846" }, "earn a living":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": to earn the money needed for food, clothing, etc.":[ "She's just trying to earn a living ." ] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-202311", "type":[ "idiom" ] }, "earn a/one's crust":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": to earn the money that one needs to live : to earn a living":[ "I'm really a poet, but I've got to earn my crust as an accountant." ] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-201001", "type":[ "idiom" ] }, "earn one's keep":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": to earn what is needed to support oneself":[ "He will do anything to earn his keep ." ] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-093117", "type":[ "idiom" ] }, "earn one's stripes":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": to do something which shows that one deserves to be accepted and respected by the other people in a field or profession":[ "She has yet to earn her stripes as a reporter." ] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-180048", "type":[ "idiom" ] }, "earn/turn an honest penny":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": to earn money for honest hard work":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-113206", "type":[ "idiom" ] }, "earnest":{ "antonyms":[ "earnestness", "graveness", "gravity", "intentness", "serious-mindedness", "seriousness", "soberness", "sobriety", "solemnity", "solemnness", "staidness" ], "definitions":{ ": a considerable or impressive degree or amount":[ "the sap started running in earnest" ], ": a serious and intent mental state":[ "a proposal made in earnest" ], ": a token of what is to come : pledge":[], ": characterized by or proceeding from an intense and serious state of mind":[], ": grave , important":[], ": something of value given by a buyer to a seller to bind a bargain":[] }, "examples":[ "Adjective", "Barnum's antics provoked tongue-in-cheek reporting and nods and winks in the newspapers, but no earnest cries of humbug. The artful deceiver turned fraud into family fun. \u2014 Jackson Lears , New Republic , 12 Nov. 2001", "Students of all ages were forced to watch these earnest but bizarre short films, which apprised them of such things as the folly of playing on steep precipices overlooking the ocean, the need to minimize one's square-dancing during the early days of the menstrual cycle, the inadvisability of shooting heroin before an important track meet and the necessity of placing the fork to the left of the plate. \u2014 Joe Queenan , New York Times , 20 Jan. 2000", "\u2026 a Prussian \u00e9migr\u00e9 who became a middle-class English gentleman; an angry agitator who spent much of his adult life in the scholarly silence of the British Museum Reading Room; a gregarious and convivial host who fell out with almost all his friends; a devoted family man who impregnated his housemaid; and a deeply earnest philosopher who loved drink, cigars and jokes. \u2014 Francis Wheen , The Nation , 10 July 2000", "\u2026 a bland expression on my face, looking more innocent than an innocent person has any business looking, I imagined that the sales-women who sometimes glanced over at me saw an earnest young shopper instead of a transparent little klepto. \u2014 Tobias Wolff , Forbes , 20 Mar. 1989", "an earnest plea for help", "I'll accept only an earnest apology from you.", "Noun (1)", "On Easter Monday the rain began in earnest . \u2014 Katherine Paterson , Bridge to Terabithia , (1977) 2003", "The sidewalks were crowded as women and men argued and bargained with each other as the shopping day began in earnest . \u2014 Harold Robbins , The Storyteller , 1985", "Books are an addiction, that, when aroused in earnest , is rarely calmed. \u2014 Joseph Epstein , The Middle of My Tether , 1983", "The divorce proceedings began in earnest , and they were earnestly vile. \u2014 Angie Bowie et al. , US , 23 Nov. 1982", "Noun (2)", "In 1942, Roosevelt, Stimson, and Marshall all recognized the degree of fraud in MacArthur but let him get away with his act because in those black days morale required an invincible hero in the Pacific as an earnest of eventual victory there. \u2014 Paul Fussell , Wartime , 1989", "A large portion of the spoil was set aside to be sent to Carthage as an earnest of the riches of further conquest. \u2014 Ernle Bradford , Hannibal , 1981", "When I had promised to pay for his information and given him an earnest , he told me that he had made two journeys between Carfax and a house in Piccadilly, and had taken from this house to the latter nine great boxes, \"main heavy ones,\" with a horse and cart hired by him for this purpose. \u2014 Bram Stoker , Dracula , 1897", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "When the race began in earnest again on lap 17, Hamilton burst straight past Ricciardo into third while Vettel brilliantly defended the corner twice to fend off Bottas. \u2014 Associated Press, latimes.com , 16 Apr. 2017", "And Wura O. is surprisingly earnest : Africa is a place full of beauty, exuberance, and culture. \u2014 Sebastian Modak, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 7 Apr. 2017", "With a new administration in office and so much at stake, now is a good time to approach that task in earnest . \u2014 Liz Spayd, New York Times , 18 Feb. 2017", "Yet in an era of fake news, overheated partisanship and general rancor, Mr. Mazza seems unfailingly earnest and without an agenda \u2014 aside from trying to become a reporter, with his own notion of what that means. \u2014 Marc Santora, New York Times , 17 Feb. 2017", "This championship marked the culmination of a slow rebuilding process, which started in earnest when the Cubs hired Theo Epstein as president of baseball operations before the 2012 season. \u2014 Jared Diamond, WSJ , 3 Nov. 2016", "Few music figures have made a more earnest attempt to break into fashion than Yeezus, and these sorts of collections follow in those Westian footsteps. \u2014 Pete Forester, Esquire , 22 Aug. 2016", "The campaign kicked off in earnest Thursday night on a conference call with at least 30 delegates from 15 states, according to multiple participants. \u2014 Ed O'keefe, Washington Post , 17 June 2016", "A team spokesman declined to be quoted, but expressed earnest affection for the Hall of Science; the Mets have a representative on the hall\u2019s board. \u2014 Jim Dwyer, New York Times , 19 May 2016", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "The most immediate question is whether the British can map out in advance their negotiating partners\u2019 positions before the talks start in earnest . \u2014 Stephen Fidler, WSJ , 6 Oct. 2016", "Then, the defending of the lead continued in earnest . \u2014 Andrew Das, New York Times , 11 June 2016", "But Sanders appeared to be offering in earnest , prompted in part by the Clinton campaign\u2019s decision, announced Monday, not to follow through on an earlier pledge to debate him in California. \u2014 John Cassidy, The New Yorker , 27 May 2016", "The battle for control of the living room just began in earnest . \u2014 David Streitfeld, New York Times , 18 May 2016", "The term post-racial is almost never used in earnest . \u2014 Ta-nehisi Coates, The Atlantic , 26 June 2015", "A guest brings up a television show in which each episode features a different sect of Americans, preparing in earnest for a different kind of doomsday. \u2014 Eric Boman, Vogue , 29 Apr. 2015", "Will Ferrell has been making the publicity rounds in earnest since his new comedy Get Hard premiered at SXSW earlier this month. \u2014 Ryan Bort, Esquire , 27 Mar. 2015", "Ersatz, every word, and yet all meant in good earnest . \u2014 Emma Donoghue, The Atlantic , 19 Feb. 2014" ], "first_known_use":{ "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun" }, "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English ernes, ernest , from Anglo-French arres, erres , plural of erre earnest, from Latin arra , short for arrabo , from Greek arrhab\u014dn , of Semitic origin; 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The artful deceiver turned fraud into family fun. \u2014 Jackson Lears , New Republic , 12 Nov. 2001", "Students of all ages were forced to watch these earnest but bizarre short films, which apprised them of such things as the folly of playing on steep precipices overlooking the ocean, the need to minimize one's square-dancing during the early days of the menstrual cycle, the inadvisability of shooting heroin before an important track meet and the necessity of placing the fork to the left of the plate. \u2014 Joe Queenan , New York Times , 20 Jan. 2000", "\u2026 a Prussian \u00e9migr\u00e9 who became a middle-class English gentleman; an angry agitator who spent much of his adult life in the scholarly silence of the British Museum Reading Room; a gregarious and convivial host who fell out with almost all his friends; a devoted family man who impregnated his housemaid; and a deeply earnest philosopher who loved drink, cigars and jokes. \u2014 Francis Wheen , The Nation , 10 July 2000", "\u2026 a bland expression on my face, looking more innocent than an innocent person has any business looking, I imagined that the sales-women who sometimes glanced over at me saw an earnest young shopper instead of a transparent little klepto. \u2014 Tobias Wolff , Forbes , 20 Mar. 1989", "an earnest plea for help", "I'll accept only an earnest apology from you.", "Noun (1)", "On Easter Monday the rain began in earnest . \u2014 Katherine Paterson , Bridge to Terabithia , (1977) 2003", "The sidewalks were crowded as women and men argued and bargained with each other as the shopping day began in earnest . \u2014 Harold Robbins , The Storyteller , 1985", "Books are an addiction, that, when aroused in earnest , is rarely calmed. \u2014 Joseph Epstein , The Middle of My Tether , 1983", "The divorce proceedings began in earnest , and they were earnestly vile. \u2014 Angie Bowie et al. , US , 23 Nov. 1982", "Noun (2)", "In 1942, Roosevelt, Stimson, and Marshall all recognized the degree of fraud in MacArthur but let him get away with his act because in those black days morale required an invincible hero in the Pacific as an earnest of eventual victory there. \u2014 Paul Fussell , Wartime , 1989", "A large portion of the spoil was set aside to be sent to Carthage as an earnest of the riches of further conquest. \u2014 Ernle Bradford , Hannibal , 1981", "When I had promised to pay for his information and given him an earnest , he told me that he had made two journeys between Carfax and a house in Piccadilly, and had taken from this house to the latter nine great boxes, \"main heavy ones,\" with a horse and cart hired by him for this purpose. \u2014 Bram Stoker , Dracula , 1897", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "When the race began in earnest again on lap 17, Hamilton burst straight past Ricciardo into third while Vettel brilliantly defended the corner twice to fend off Bottas. \u2014 Associated Press, latimes.com , 16 Apr. 2017", "And Wura O. is surprisingly earnest : Africa is a place full of beauty, exuberance, and culture. \u2014 Sebastian Modak, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 7 Apr. 2017", "With a new administration in office and so much at stake, now is a good time to approach that task in earnest . \u2014 Liz Spayd, New York Times , 18 Feb. 2017", "Yet in an era of fake news, overheated partisanship and general rancor, Mr. Mazza seems unfailingly earnest and without an agenda \u2014 aside from trying to become a reporter, with his own notion of what that means. \u2014 Marc Santora, New York Times , 17 Feb. 2017", "This championship marked the culmination of a slow rebuilding process, which started in earnest when the Cubs hired Theo Epstein as president of baseball operations before the 2012 season. \u2014 Jared Diamond, WSJ , 3 Nov. 2016", "Few music figures have made a more earnest attempt to break into fashion than Yeezus, and these sorts of collections follow in those Westian footsteps. \u2014 Pete Forester, Esquire , 22 Aug. 2016", "The campaign kicked off in earnest Thursday night on a conference call with at least 30 delegates from 15 states, according to multiple participants. \u2014 Ed O'keefe, Washington Post , 17 June 2016", "A team spokesman declined to be quoted, but expressed earnest affection for the Hall of Science; the Mets have a representative on the hall\u2019s board. \u2014 Jim Dwyer, New York Times , 19 May 2016", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "The most immediate question is whether the British can map out in advance their negotiating partners\u2019 positions before the talks start in earnest . \u2014 Stephen Fidler, WSJ , 6 Oct. 2016", "Then, the defending of the lead continued in earnest . \u2014 Andrew Das, New York Times , 11 June 2016", "But Sanders appeared to be offering in earnest , prompted in part by the Clinton campaign\u2019s decision, announced Monday, not to follow through on an earlier pledge to debate him in California. \u2014 John Cassidy, The New Yorker , 27 May 2016", "The battle for control of the living room just began in earnest . \u2014 David Streitfeld, New York Times , 18 May 2016", "The term post-racial is almost never used in earnest . \u2014 Ta-nehisi Coates, The Atlantic , 26 June 2015", "A guest brings up a television show in which each episode features a different sect of Americans, preparing in earnest for a different kind of doomsday. \u2014 Eric Boman, Vogue , 29 Apr. 2015", "Will Ferrell has been making the publicity rounds in earnest since his new comedy Get Hard premiered at SXSW earlier this month. \u2014 Ryan Bort, Esquire , 27 Mar. 2015", "Ersatz, every word, and yet all meant in good earnest . \u2014 Emma Donoghue, The Atlantic , 19 Feb. 2014" ], "first_known_use":{ "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun" }, "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English ernes, ernest , from Anglo-French arres, erres , plural of erre earnest, from Latin arra , short for arrabo , from Greek arrhab\u014dn , of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew \u02bd\u0113r\u0101bh\u014dn pledge":"Noun", "Middle English ernest , from Old English eornost ; akin to Old High German ernust earnest":"Noun and Adjective" }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0259r-n\u0259st" ], "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for earnest Adjective serious , grave , solemn , sedate , staid , sober , earnest mean not light or frivolous. serious implies a concern for what really matters. a serious play about social injustice grave implies both seriousness and dignity in expression or attitude. read the proclamation in a grave voice solemn suggests an impressive gravity utterly free from levity. a sad and solemn occasion sedate implies a composed and decorous seriousness. remained sedate amid the commotion staid suggests a settled, accustomed sedateness and prim self-restraint. a quiet and staid community sober stresses seriousness of purpose and absence of levity or frivolity. a sober look at the state of our schools earnest suggests sincerity or often zealousness of purpose. an earnest reformer", "synonyms":[ "grave", "humorless", "no-nonsense", "po-faced", "sedate", "serious", "severe", "sober", "sobersided", "solemn", "staid", "uncomic", "unsmiling", "weighty" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-003545", "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ] }, "earnful":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": yearning":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{ "1569, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{ "probably alteration of yearnful":"" }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0259rnf\u0259l" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-225019", "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "earning asset":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": an asset (such as a loan or security) of a bank on which interest is received":[ "\u2014 usually used in plural" ] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{ "earning from present participle of earn entry 1":"" }, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-224749", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "earning power":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": the relative ability of an individual or an organization to command earnings in return for services or goods":[ "a corporation with good earning power", "the general rise in all earning power has tended to divorce the worker from the specific job by minimizing the importance of wage differentials", "\u2014 Management Review" ] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{ "1865, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{ "earning from gerund of earn entry 1":"" }, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-015330", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "earnings":{ "type":[ "noun plural", "plural noun" ], "definitions":{ ": something (such as wages) earned":[], ": the balance of revenue after deduction of costs and expenses":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0259r-ni\u014bz" ], "synonyms":[ "gain(s)", "income", "incoming(s)", "proceeds", "profit", "return", "revenue", "yield" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "In other words, both benefits are calculated based on the same earnings and using the same basic calculation formula. \u2014 Laurence Kotlikoff, Forbes , 12 June 2022", "The earnings for the third and final installment of the Jurassic World trilogy aren't a far cry from 2018's Fallen Kingdom, which debuted to $148 million at the domestic box office. \u2014 Jessica Wang, EW.com , 12 June 2022", "In states where gas now costs at least $5 a gallon, that works out to 50 gallons worth of gas on the low end ad earnings . \u2014 Megan Cerullo, CBS News , 10 June 2022", "Under the old system, lawmakers could\u2019ve capped the potential earnings a player received and prohibited schools from facilitating deals. \u2014 Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al , 27 May 2022", "Meanwhile on Wall Street, the S&P 500 has slumped to the lowest level in over a year, and the disappointing retail earnings almost pulled it into a bear market, or 20% below its recent high. \u2014 Damian J. Troise, Chicago Tribune , 26 May 2022", "Hence, buying a claim on the revenues or the earnings has to be correlated with the inflation rate. \u2014 Cristina Lourosa-ricardo, WSJ , 21 May 2022", "The earnings revealed a striking difference between the company\u2019s two main lines of business: launch and space systems. \u2014 Eric Berger, Ars Technica , 20 May 2022", "According to Uber, drivers saw the highest hourly earnings in New York City at $37.44. \u2014 Orlando Mayorquin, USA TODAY , 20 May 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-200736" }, "earock":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": pullet":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{ "Scottish Gaelic eireag & Irish Gaelic eireog":"" }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0113\u02ccr\u00e4k", "\u02c8\u0113r\u0259k" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-224805", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "earphone":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": a device that converts electrical energy into sound waves and is worn over or inserted into the ear":[] }, "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "The earphone case feels premium and comes with the Snapdragon Sound logo etched on the outside. \u2014 Patrick Moorhead, Forbes , 2 Oct. 2021", "To make an earphone with the ideal balance between size and capability, the team stripped out any unnecessary features that might degrade sound quality. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 18 Jan. 2022", "The Zara of earphone companies, boAt can serve as a poster child for Indian startups in many ways. \u2014 Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz , 3 Feb. 2022", "Only the stem comes with transparent plastic covers that show some of the earphone \u2019s internals. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 1 Dec. 2021", "The amp stage can deliver 400mW into a 32\u03a9 headphone load, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of headphone and earphone types with sufficient power to spare. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 2 Oct. 2021", "Apparently, the AirPods Pro 2 case and each earphone can be located with Find My. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 23 Oct. 2021", "Here\u2019s an interesting piece of news that could signal a bit of a shakeup in the true wireless earphone market. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 13 Oct. 2021", "The heat in the earphone market just turned up a notch today with Sony\u2019s announcement of the WF-1000XM4, the brand\u2019s latest true wireless earbuds. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 8 June 2021" ], "first_known_use":{ "1881, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ir-\u02ccf\u014dn" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-135513", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "earsplitting":{ "antonyms":[ "gentle", "low", "soft" ], "definitions":{ ": distressingly loud or shrill":[] }, "examples":[ "The train's whistle made an earsplitting noise.", "the earsplitting noise coming from the jackhammers at the construction site", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Those rounded up included Mr. Ding, who later told his lawyer that investigators forced him to stay awake by constantly showing him an adulatory documentary about China\u2019s leader, Mr. Xi, at an earsplitting volume for 10 days and nights. \u2014 New York Times , 8 Jan. 2022", "The Aztecs have played in some earsplitting environments since their ascension into college basketball relevance. \u2014 Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune , 3 Feb. 2022", "The Bell model produced an earsplitting 130 decibels. \u2014 David A. Taylor, Washington Post , 24 Jan. 2022", "In Libya, the radio from a passing car spurs rage in Majid Mokhtar Sasy al-Maghrebi, reminding him of the C.I.A. prison where earsplitting music was just one assault to his senses. \u2014 Sam Roberts, New York Times , 12 Aug. 2021", "The earsplitting sound of rockets shrieking above the tidal flats has caused some, such as shorebirds, to flee in terror or to stop nesting in the area altogether. \u2014 New York Times , 24 May 2021", "Many fans call the amorphous sound social reject music, which captures their ironic sense of themselves as the lowest of the low, playfully dissing one another for devouring such low-quality, earsplitting , coarse rap tunes. \u2014 New York Times , 16 May 2021", "Periodical cicadas are known for their earsplitting sounds, which are produced by the male of the species to attract females. \u2014 USA Today , 30 Mar. 2021", "Instead of asking fans to rattle Aaron Rodgers with earsplitting noise, the Vikings will rely on a recorded soundtrack that can't be played above 75 decibels and showcase cardboard cutouts that fans can purchase for $150 apiece. \u2014 Ben Goessling, Star Tribune , 12 Sep. 2020" ], "first_known_use":{ "1761, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ir-\u02ccspli-ti\u014b" ], "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for earsplitting loud , stentorian , earsplitting , raucous , strident mean marked by intensity or volume of sound. loud applies to any volume above normal and may suggest undue vehemence or obtrusiveness. loud shouts of protest stentorian implies great power and range. an actor with a stentorian voice earsplitting implies loudness that is physically discomforting. the earsplitting sound of a siren raucous implies a loud harsh grating tone, especially of voice, and may suggest rowdiness. the raucous shouts of drunken revelers strident implies a rasping discordant but insistent quality, especially of voice. the strident voices of hecklers", "synonyms":[ "blaring", "blasting", "booming", "clamorous", "clangorous", "deafening", "loud", "piercing", "plangent", "resounding", "ringing", "roaring", "slam-bang", "sonorous", "stentorian", "thundering", "thunderous" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-045238", "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "earth":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": an excessive amount of money":[ "\u2014 used with the real suede, which costs the earth to clean \u2014 Joanne Winship" ], ": areas of land as distinguished from sea and air":[], ": ground sense 4":[], ": the lair of a burrowing animal":[], ": the mortal human body":[], ": the people of the planet Earth":[], ": the planet on which we live that is third in order from the sun \u2014 see Planets Table":[], ": the pursuits, interests, and pleasures of earthly life as distinguished from spiritual concerns":[], ": the solid footing formed of soil : ground":[], ": the sphere of mortal life as distinguished from spheres of spirit life \u2014 compare heaven , hell":[], ": to draw soil about (plants)":[ "\u2014 often used with up" ], ": to drive to hiding in the earth":[], ": to hide in the ground":[] }, "examples":[ "Noun", "The moisture will eventually fall to earth in the form of rain or snow.", "We could feel the earth shake.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "And when their high-flying brands fell back to earth over the next few years, the schadenfreude was relentless. \u2014 Maggie Mcgrath, Forbes , 28 June 2022", "And Hanks, who\u2019s made unvarnished, down-to- earth honesty something of a career specialty, feels uniquely ill served by such gimmickry. \u2014 Justin Changfilm Critic, Los Angeles Times , 27 June 2022", "Skubal has come back to earth after a dominant first eight weeks or so. \u2014 Tyler J. Davis, Detroit Free Press , 22 June 2022", "Cohen says the suede version is a down-to- earth twist on the romantic style, while associate beauty commerce editor Tiffany Dodson considers the leather version her go-to work shoe. \u2014 Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR , 22 June 2022", "Sunbasket is a meal delivery service that specializes in organic ingredients and easy, down-to- earth recipes that\u2019ll please foodies and picky eaters alike. \u2014 Jake Smith, Glamour , 21 June 2022", "This isn't a fancy place, but a down-to- earth one that has roots dating back to the 1940s, offering affordable drinks and an authentic Yukon experience. \u2014 Kimberly Lyn, Travel + Leisure , 19 June 2022", "Amazon's comedy about a near future when the wealthy can upload their consciousness to a digital heaven is a unique combination of sweetness and pessimism \u2013 a high-concept science-fiction comedy with down-to- earth stories of love and loss. \u2014 Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY , 15 June 2022", "Your Audience Stay down to earth , even humorous, but straightforward. \u2014 Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone , 14 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Step into nature, hike, perhaps try earthing (which is a practice of removing your shoes and walking on the earth to help rid you of stresses or clear your mind). \u2014 Krystyna Ch\u00e1vez, Marie Claire , 14 Jan. 2020", "The outer cylinder is earthed while the inner one is not, creating a capacitor. \u2014 The Economist , 1 Aug. 2019", "Practitioner John Manning will discuss earthing on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m. at the Enfield Public Library, 104 Middle Road. \u2014 Courant Community , 9 Jan. 2018", "When the aerial is earthed , part of the carrier wave will be absorbed. \u2014 The Economist , 13 Sep. 2017", "But Truth in Advertising, a consumer advocacy group, cited earthing in a database of 50-some instances in which Goop promoted unsubstantiated products or claims. \u2014 Olga Khazan, The Atlantic , 12 Sep. 2017", "Inside, the ch\u00e2teau is an equal marvel, perfectly restored and filled with contemporary art and, for balance, fragments of a meteorite that fell to earth 200 million years ago. \u2014 Jon Maksik, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 20 Apr. 2017" ], "first_known_use":{ "1575, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun" }, "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English erthe , from Old English eorthe ; akin to Old High German erda earth, Greek era":"Noun" }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0259rth" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[ "globe", "planet", "world" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-055251", "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "verb" ] }, "earth plate":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": ground plate sense 2":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{ "1847, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-111914", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "earth plum":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": any of several leguminous plants (genera Astragalus and Geoprumnon ) of the southwestern U.S. and adjacent Mexico with pods which suggest plums and are edible when unripe":[], ": the pod of an earth plum":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-080229", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "earth quadrant":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": a fourth of the earth's circumference":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-063359", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "earth-shattering":{ "antonyms":[ "inconsequential", "inconsiderable", "insignificant", "little", "minor", "negligible", "slight", "small", "trifling", "trivial", "unimportant" ], "definitions":{ ": earthshaking":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{ "circa 1859, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0259rth-\u02c8sha-t\u0259-ri\u014b" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[ "big", "consequential", "earthshaking", "eventful", "historic", "important", "major", "material", "meaningful", "momentous", "monumental", "much", "significant", "substantial", "tectonic", "weighty" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-224952", "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "earthborn":{ "antonyms":[ "heavenly", "nontemporal", "unearthly", "unworldly" ], "definitions":{ ": associated with earthly life":[ "earthborn cares" ], ": born on this earth : mortal":[] }, "examples":[ "turned away from earthborn concerns during the High Holidays", "he claims to be above such earthborn concerns as material comfort" ], "first_known_use":{ "1621, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0259rth-\u02ccb\u022frn" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[ "carnal", "earthbound", "earthly", "fleshly", "material", "mundane", "sublunary", "temporal", "terrene", "terrestrial", "worldly" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-020615", "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "earthbound":{ "antonyms":[ "heavenly", "nontemporal", "unearthly", "unworldly" ], "definitions":{ ": bound by earthly interests":[], ": fast in or to the soil":[ "earthbound roots" ], ": located on or restricted to land or to the surface of the earth":[], ": pedestrian , unimaginative":[] }, "examples":[ "a dull and earthbound mind", "we have too many earthbound worries to speculate on the number of angels who can dance on the head of a pin", "Recent Examples on the Web", "On offense, Williams stayed relatively earthbound by his usual soaring standards. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 24 May 2022", "Bocco and others believe the prices for projects stateside have become more earthbound post-pandemic. \u2014 Manori Ravindran, Variety , 23 May 2022", "Three days later, Burna is in South London and decidedly more earthbound , slouched in an antique red leather chair. \u2014 Heran Mamo, Billboard , 12 May 2022", "The lemon was a high note singing clearly and steadily over the earthbound meatiness of the lamb. \u2014 Tribune News Service, cleveland , 9 May 2022", "Their speeches have been practical yet soaring, theological yet earthbound . \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 27 Mar. 2022", "Despite the performers spending time suspended about the stage, the production remains stubbornly earthbound . \u2014 New York Times , 11 Apr. 2022", "As hip-hop and pop have edged toward the surreal, prizing fearlessness and deviation\u2014the most exciting young artists in those genres tend to be provocateurs, of a sort\u2014country has remained earthbound . \u2014 Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker , 9 Apr. 2022", "The transcendent poet of \u2018Ode on a Grecian Urn\u2019 was a young man with distinctly earthbound interests. \u2014 Wsj Books Staff, WSJ , 29 Mar. 2022" ], "first_known_use":{ "circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0259rth-\u02ccbau\u0307nd" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[ "carnal", "earthborn", "earthly", "fleshly", "material", "mundane", "sublunary", "temporal", "terrene", "terrestrial", "worldly" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-172305", "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "earthenware":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": ceramic ware made of slightly porous opaque clay fired at low heat":[] }, "examples":[ "The dish is made of earthenware .", "a wide array of hand-painted earthenware available at the craft fair", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Milet\u2019s father, Felix Milet, had founded an earthenware factory in the late 19th century. \u2014 Tribune News Service, al , 7 June 2022", "In December 1945, Muhammad Ali\u2014not the boxer but a peasant farmer from Nag Hammadi, a town of Upper Egypt\u2014uncovered an ancient earthenware jar. \u2014 Michael J. Kruger, WSJ , 6 June 2022", "Named after the earthenware pot used to mold its distinctive, loaflike shape, this dish has a specific look, but the flavor combinations are almost limitless. \u2014 Foren Clark, CNN , 30 May 2022", "Thousands of workers at plants in the U.K. and in the U.S. died or suffered permanent injuries in the century between 1851, when majolica was introduced, and 1947, when lead was eliminated from the glazes and the earthenware fell out of style. \u2014 Mary Carole Mccauley, baltimoresun.com , 13 Mar. 2022", "Inspired by terracotta pots, this installation is made of small handmade earthenware rings. \u2014 Sandra Macgregor, Forbes , 4 May 2022", "Berrow took up ceramics in early 2020 while on lockdown at her mother\u2019s house in Dorset; her mother, Miranda, is also a ceramist, so Berrow availed herself of her earthenware , kiln and high-sheen glazes. \u2014 New York Times , 16 Feb. 2022", "Roman made pour-over coffee, decanting it into an earthenware mug. \u2014 Lauren Collins, The New Yorker , 13 Dec. 2021", "All dishes and drinks are enhanced by equally noteworthy tableware, like earthenware festooned with fish motifs and colorful glassware. \u2014 Lilah Ramzi, Vogue , 14 Jan. 2022" ], "first_known_use":{ "circa 1624, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[ "-t\u035fh\u0259n-", "\u02c8\u0259r-th\u0259n-\u02ccwer" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[ "crockery", "pottery", "stoneware" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-233214", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "earthlike":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": an excessive amount of money":[ "\u2014 used with the real suede, which costs the earth to clean \u2014 Joanne Winship" ], ": areas of land as distinguished from sea and air":[], ": ground sense 4":[], ": the lair of a burrowing animal":[], ": the mortal human body":[], ": the people of the planet Earth":[], ": the planet on which we live that is third in order from the sun \u2014 see Planets Table":[], ": the pursuits, interests, and pleasures of earthly life as distinguished from spiritual concerns":[], ": the solid footing formed of soil : ground":[], ": the sphere of mortal life as distinguished from spheres of spirit life \u2014 compare heaven , hell":[], ": to draw soil about (plants)":[ "\u2014 often used with up" ], ": to drive to hiding in the earth":[], ": to hide in the ground":[] }, "examples":[ "Noun", "The moisture will eventually fall to earth in the form of rain or snow.", "We could feel the earth shake.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "And when their high-flying brands fell back to earth over the next few years, the schadenfreude was relentless. \u2014 Maggie Mcgrath, Forbes , 28 June 2022", "And Hanks, who\u2019s made unvarnished, down-to- earth honesty something of a career specialty, feels uniquely ill served by such gimmickry. \u2014 Justin Changfilm Critic, Los Angeles Times , 27 June 2022", "Skubal has come back to earth after a dominant first eight weeks or so. \u2014 Tyler J. Davis, Detroit Free Press , 22 June 2022", "Cohen says the suede version is a down-to- earth twist on the romantic style, while associate beauty commerce editor Tiffany Dodson considers the leather version her go-to work shoe. \u2014 Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR , 22 June 2022", "Sunbasket is a meal delivery service that specializes in organic ingredients and easy, down-to- earth recipes that\u2019ll please foodies and picky eaters alike. \u2014 Jake Smith, Glamour , 21 June 2022", "This isn't a fancy place, but a down-to- earth one that has roots dating back to the 1940s, offering affordable drinks and an authentic Yukon experience. \u2014 Kimberly Lyn, Travel + Leisure , 19 June 2022", "Amazon's comedy about a near future when the wealthy can upload their consciousness to a digital heaven is a unique combination of sweetness and pessimism \u2013 a high-concept science-fiction comedy with down-to- earth stories of love and loss. \u2014 Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY , 15 June 2022", "Your Audience Stay down to earth , even humorous, but straightforward. \u2014 Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone , 14 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Step into nature, hike, perhaps try earthing (which is a practice of removing your shoes and walking on the earth to help rid you of stresses or clear your mind). \u2014 Krystyna Ch\u00e1vez, Marie Claire , 14 Jan. 2020", "The outer cylinder is earthed while the inner one is not, creating a capacitor. \u2014 The Economist , 1 Aug. 2019", "Practitioner John Manning will discuss earthing on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m. at the Enfield Public Library, 104 Middle Road. \u2014 Courant Community , 9 Jan. 2018", "When the aerial is earthed , part of the carrier wave will be absorbed. \u2014 The Economist , 13 Sep. 2017", "But Truth in Advertising, a consumer advocacy group, cited earthing in a database of 50-some instances in which Goop promoted unsubstantiated products or claims. \u2014 Olga Khazan, The Atlantic , 12 Sep. 2017", "Inside, the ch\u00e2teau is an equal marvel, perfectly restored and filled with contemporary art and, for balance, fragments of a meteorite that fell to earth 200 million years ago. \u2014 Jon Maksik, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 20 Apr. 2017" ], "first_known_use":{ "1575, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun" }, "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English erthe , from Old English eorthe ; akin to Old High German erda earth, Greek era":"Noun" }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0259rth" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[ "globe", "planet", "world" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-083044", "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "verb" ] }, "earthly":{ "antonyms":[ "heavenly", "nontemporal", "unearthly", "unworldly" ], "definitions":{ ": characteristic of or belonging to this earth":[], ": possible":[ "of what earthly use is it" ], ": relating to the human race's actual life on this earth":[] }, "examples":[ "a sermon against our obsession with earthly pursuits", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Can astronauts live and work there without inadvertently introducing earthly microbes to the Red Planet", "Their political subservience is mirrored in countless instances of domestic abuse and in a religious faith that encourages earthly suffering as a path to heaven. \u2014 Sam Sacks, WSJ , 17 June 2022", "Within days of the sudden disappearance of every last earthly bearer of XY chromosomes (fetuses included), things are pretty much back to normal. \u2014 Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic , 16 June 2022", "In it, Jesus shares how God chides a rich man for accumulating earthly possessions while ignoring his soul. \u2014 Cathi Douglaswriter, San Diego Union-Tribune , 4 June 2022", "While the Arabidopsis sprouts weren\u2019t particularly impressive by earthly standards, that Robert Ferl and Anna-Lisa Paul, the study\u2019s authors, were able to grow plants at all is impressive. \u2014 Nicholas Gordon, Fortune , 8 June 2022", "The story follows what happens after Black Adam is freed from his earthly tomb nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed almighty powers of the Egyptian gods and immediately imprisoned. \u2014 Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter , 8 June 2022", "But a recent tweet from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Southeast Region zeroed in on something not so earthly : the Lake Interchange. \u2014 Jordan Tilkens, Journal Sentinel , 3 June 2022", "Collaboration in space typically transcends earthly politics, and cooperation between the U.S. and the Soviet Union during the Cold War served major symbolic significance. \u2014 Derek Saul, Forbes , 3 June 2022" ], "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0259rth-l\u0113" ], "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for earthly earthly , worldly , mundane mean belonging to or characteristic of the earth. earthly often implies a contrast with what is heavenly or spiritual. abandoned earthly concerns and entered a convent worldly and mundane both imply a relation to the immediate concerns and activities of human beings, worldly suggesting tangible personal gain or gratification worldly goods and mundane suggesting reference to the immediate and practical. a mundane discussion of finances", "synonyms":[ "carnal", "earthborn", "earthbound", "fleshly", "material", "mundane", "sublunary", "temporal", "terrene", "terrestrial", "worldly" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-081054", "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ] }, "earthquake":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": a shaking or trembling of the earth that is volcanic or tectonic in origin":[], ": upheaval sense 2":[] }, "examples":[ "a building destroyed by earthquake", "the San Andreas Fault is notorious for its earthquakes", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The earthquake occurred 20 miles from Paso Robles and Avenal, 32 miles from Atascadero and 36 miles from King City. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 24 June 2022", "The earthquake destroyed at least 90 houses in Paktika and dozens of people are said to be trapped under the debris. \u2014 Landon Mion, Fox News , 22 June 2022", "When an earthquake nearly destroyed the mission, and much of the city, in 1925, local visionaries insured that Santa Barbara would rebuild and rebound in the same design. \u2014 CBS News , 22 May 2022", "Elon Musk\u2019s $44 billion\u2013odd purchase of Twitter was an earthquake for the social-media behemoth. \u2014 Nate Hochman, National Review , 12 May 2022", "After the 1964 Good Friday earthquake destroyed the family home, Ed returned to Alaska, then went to work for the family business, first in Wrangell, then Ketchikan and in 1967, back to Anchorage. \u2014 James Brooks, Anchorage Daily News , 5 Jan. 2022", "The worst earthquake , in 1935, destroyed the provincial capital of Baluchistan and killed more than 35,000 people. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 7 Oct. 2021", "The worst earthquake , in 1935, destroyed the provincial capital of Baluchistan and killed more than 35,000 people. \u2014 Kathy Gannon And Abdul Sattar, USA TODAY , 7 Oct. 2021", "In 2010, during the devastating earthquake in Haiti, medical devices were printed quickly, allowing doctors to provide health care without waiting for equipment to ship from abroad. \u2014 Pranshu Verma, Washington Post , 12 June 2022" ], "first_known_use":{ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0259rth-\u02cckw\u0101k" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[ "quake", "shake", "temblor", "tremor" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-232808", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "earthquake insurance":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": insurance against loss resulting from damage to buildings and their contents by earthquake, volcanic eruption, or both":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-015641", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "earthquake-proof":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": designed to withstand the shattering effect of an earthquake":[ "an earthquake-proof building" ] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{ "1816, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-133825", "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "earthquaked":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": shaken by earthquakes : subject to earthquakes":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{ "earthquaked from earthquake + -ed; earthquaken from earthquake + -en (as in shaken )":"" }, "pronounciation":[ "-kt" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-012147", "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "earthshaking":{ "antonyms":[ "inconsequential", "inconsiderable", "insignificant", "little", "minor", "negligible", "slight", "small", "trifling", "trivial", "unimportant" ], "definitions":{ ": of great importance : momentous":[ "an earthshaking announcement" ] }, "examples":[ "earthshaking news\u2014the President has been assassinated", "Recent Examples on the Web", "As with the box discovered underneath the Lee statue, the results were disappointing, mostly photographs and documents of no earthshaking importance. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Mar. 2022", "Like others in his line of work, Paul said March 2020 was an earthshaking development: the moment live performance screeched to a halt. \u2014 Brian Mccollum, Detroit Free Press , 16 May 2021", "The effect is shattering, creating a visceral immediacy that parachutes the viewer into that earthshaking moment, with no clear resolution in sight. \u2014 Jason Bailey, New York Times , 1 Feb. 2021", "His early songs, released as Elvis Presley was shaking up the music scene, were a sort of comfort food, jaunty yet melodic and not too earthshaking . \u2014 New York Times , 22 Jan. 2021", "Something earthshaking has happened, but the first guest booked to talk about it has canceled, so Sanjay Gupta will be calling for an emergency Zoom chat in 30 minutes. \u2014 Joe Queenan, WSJ , 3 Dec. 2020", "Nothing earthshaking happens in any of Brown\u2019s videos -- at least, not in the first eight -- but fans appear to be tuning in, eager to find out more about Alabama Hannah. \u2014 Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al , 17 Nov. 2020", "Wucker's gray rhino is not an earthshaking event out of nowhere. \u2014 Jim Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 6 May 2020", "Of course, the answers are up to the individual reader and will vary based on things like family dynamics and how earthshaking the consequences of knowing might be. \u2014 Pam Belluck, New York Times , 3 Mar. 2020" ], "first_known_use":{ "1835, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0259rth-\u02ccsh\u0101-ki\u014b" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[ "big", "consequential", "earth-shattering", "eventful", "historic", "important", "major", "material", "meaningful", "momentous", "monumental", "much", "significant", "substantial", "tectonic", "weighty" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-040108", "type":[ "adjective", "adverb" ] }, "earthy":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": characteristic of or associated with mortal life on the earth":[ "prefers earthy to ethereal themes" ], ": crude , gross":[ "earthy humor" ], ": earthly , worldly":[], ": of, relating to, or consisting of earth":[ "earthy creatures like worms" ], ": plain and simple in style : unsophisticated":[ "earthy peasant cookery", "earthy decor" ], ": practical , down-to-earth":[ "earthy problems of daily life" ], ": rough, coarse, or plain in taste":[ "earthy flavors" ], ": suggestive of earth (as in texture, odor, or color)":[ "an earthy yellow" ], ": suggestive of plain or poor people or their ways: such as":[] }, "examples":[ "a blend of earthy colors", "The wine had an earthy flavor.", "Critics were impressed by the movie's earthy realism.", "food made with simple, earthy ingredients", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The same earthy clay and charcoal that purify pores can also whiten teeth and degrease roots. \u2014 Jolene Edgar, Allure , 24 June 2022", "What the production lacks in grace it more than makes up for in earthy energy. \u2014 Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant , 24 June 2022", "In this peaceful blue master bedroom designed by Cathy Chapman, the gorgeous stone walls bring in an earthy feel. \u2014 Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful , 23 June 2022", "Dark cherry nose with a rich body and good mid-palate weight with hints of earthy notes on the finish. \u2014 Cathrine Todd, Forbes , 10 June 2022", "The deep, earthy base notes of leather, oakmoss, and musk round out this rich and striking cologne. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 31 Mar. 2022", "Details include gold tile, raw wood, greenery and earthy tones paired with bright colors. \u2014 Annie Nickoloff, cleveland , 26 May 2022", "For the beauty look, Styles stripped things back and opted for earthy , natural tones. \u2014 Elle Turner, Glamour , 29 Apr. 2022", "The inaugural chapter of r.e.m. beauty, aptly named Ultra Violet, is filled with shimmer shades and earthy tones that will make technicolor fans and nude lovers alike very happy. \u2014 Jennifer Hussein, Allure , 17 Apr. 2022" ], "first_known_use":{ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[ "-t\u035fh\u0113", "\u02c8\u0259r-th\u0113" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[ "earthlike", "loamy" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-035359", "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ] }, "ease":{ "antonyms":[ "facilitate", "grease", "loosen (up)", "smooth", "unclog" ], "definitions":{ ": an act of easing or a state of being eased":[], ": an easy fit":[], ": facility , effortlessness":[ "did it with ease" ], ": free from pain or discomfort":[], ": free from restraint or formality":[ "feels most at ease with old friends" ], ": freedom from care":[], ": freedom from embarrassment or constraint : naturalness":[ "known for his charm and ease of manner" ], ": freedom from labor or difficulty":[], ": freedom from pain or discomfort":[], ": relief from discomfort or obligation":[], ": standing silently (as in a military formation) with the feet apart, the right foot in place, and one or both hands behind the body":[ "\u2014 often used as a command" ], ": the state of being comfortable: such as":[], ": to act in a less harsh manner":[ "\u2014 usually used with up or off decided to ease off on enforcement" ], ": to apply less pressure":[ "\u2014 usually used with up or off ease up on the accelerator" ], ": to become less intense, vigorous, or engaged : become moderate":[ "\u2014 usually used with up or off told her staff to ease up a little expected the storm to ease off ease up on fatty foods" ], ": to free from something that pains, disquiets, or burdens":[ "trying to ease her of her worries" ], ": to give freedom or relief":[], ": to lessen the pressure or tension of especially by slackening, lifting, or shifting":[ "ease a spring" ], ": to let (a helm or rudder) come back a little after having been put hard over":[], ": to make less difficult":[ "ease credit" ], ": to make less painful : alleviate":[ "ease his suffering" ], ": to maneuver gently or carefully":[ "eased himself into the chair" ], ": to moderate or reduce especially in amount or intensity":[ "ease a flow" ], ": to move or pass slowly or easily":[ "\u2014 often used with a directional word (such as over or up ) the limo eased up in front of the house" ], ": to put the helm of (a ship) alee":[] }, "examples":[ "Noun", "the sunburn medication brought me instant ease", "a gymnast who can handle even the most demanding moves on the parallel bars with total ease", "Verb", "trying to ease my troubled mind", "The diplomats failed to ease tensions between the two nations.", "Authorities are looking for ways to ease prison overcrowding.", "The government is expected to ease travel restrictions.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Reviewers raved about its ease of use and long wear time, with manicures lasting two weeks or more. \u2014 Jillian Ruffo, Harper's BAZAAR , 28 June 2022", "During testing, this wallpaper earned perfect scores for its ease of re-application and removal by tacking onto the wall without bubbles and peeling away without residue. \u2014 Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens , 27 June 2022", "Our lab analysts and experts tested 10 iced tea makers in the Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, evaluating each maker for its ease of use, performance and final results. \u2014 Olivia Lipski, Good Housekeeping , 22 June 2022", "Our testers loved this vacuum for its ease of use and effective cleaning abilities. \u2014 Madison Yauger, PEOPLE.com , 16 June 2022", "In a heel turn, Diane leveraged her relationships with rich white clients\u2014and, implicitly, their greater ease with a white woman\u2014to preserve her position. \u2014 Emily Nussbaum, The New Yorker , 13 June 2022", "Experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute Lab tested over half a dozen GPS trackers and researched a dozen more based on their ease of use, accuracy, fit and extra features to find the best options for each family's needs. \u2014 Jamie Spain, Good Housekeeping , 31 May 2022", "Frances wants everything that Melissa has\u2014her man, her home, her writing career, her ease in the world\u2014and hates herself for wanting them. \u2014 Jenny Singer, Glamour , 15 May 2022", "Once the look of the pieces was finalized, their ease of wear was paramount. \u2014 Janelle Okwodu, Vogue , 12 May 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Government action: The government hasn\u2019t taken any steps to ease skyrocketing prices. \u2014 Washington Post , 30 June 2022", "Biden's proposal:Biden to propose three-month federal gas tax holiday to ease soaring prices at the pump What are gas taxes", "Some politicians have floated the idea of a gas tax holiday to help ease prices at the pump. \u2014 Robert Rapier, Forbes , 21 June 2022", "Earlier this year, at the end of March, the president authorized the release of one million barrels of oil a day from the country's Strategic Petroleum Reserve for six months, in an effort to ease high gas prices. \u2014 Kathryn Watson, CBS News , 20 June 2022", "Ministers at the meeting will consider whether to lift or ease export restrictions on food to help countries facing a shortage of wheat, fertilizer and other products because of the war in Ukraine. \u2014 Jamey Keaten, ajc , 12 June 2022", "In April, Indonesia, the world\u2019s largest producer of palm oil, suspended exports of the crop to try to ease rising prices of cooking oil at home. \u2014 New York Times , 10 June 2022", "Hong Kong, too, has moved to ease restrictions, reopening the border to nonresidents, resuming in-person classes and allowing bars and other businesses to restart operations for the first time since January. \u2014 Anisha Kukreja, NBC News , 5 June 2022", "Governments can do a few things to ease prices, including offer fuel subsidies and capping prices at the pump. \u2014 Anna Cooban, CNN , 3 June 2022" ], "first_known_use":{ "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun", "14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb" }, "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English ese , from Anglo-French eise, aise convenience, comfort, ultimately from Latin adjacent-, adjacens neighboring \u2014 more at adjacent":"Noun" }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0113z" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[ "alleviation", "comfort", "release", "relief" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-190614", "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun", "verb" ] }, "easily":{ "antonyms":[ "arduously", "hardly", "laboriously", "strenuously" ], "definitions":{ ": at the minimum : at least":[ "costs easily twice as much" ], ": in an easy manner : without difficulty":[ "won easily" ], ": well sense 10b":[ "it could easily have been me" ], ": without question : by far":[ "was easily the best meal I've ever had" ] }, "examples":[ "These ingredients are easily obtained.", "I'm too heavy to be carried easily .", "Recent Examples on the Web", "With his mechanical tentacles, Doc Ock was easily one of the coolest villains Spider-Man ever took on. \u2014 Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping , 24 June 2022", "Maybe that\u2019s the reason why Korg is easily the more popular one, as Miek doesn\u2019t exactly have a voice. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 21 June 2022", "Their large but unremarkable house could easily be the home of a successful doctor rather than one of the richest men in the country. \u2014 Jeff Ernsthausen, ProPublica , 21 June 2022", "Polls suggest that his party, Likud, will easily be the largest in the next parliament, but its allies may not have enough seats to let Netanyahu assemble a parliamentary majority. \u2014 Isabel Kershner, BostonGlobe.com , 20 June 2022", "Polls suggest that his party, Likud, will easily be the largest in the next Parliament, but its allies may not have enough seats to let Mr. Netanyahu assemble a parliamentary majority. \u2014 New York Times , 20 June 2022", "And while the experience of being out on the water is easily the highlight of the trip, the experience is only enhanced by the food and wine that accompanies it. \u2014 Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure , 17 June 2022", "Twin Peaks is easily one of the strangest crime shows to ever grace television, and the medium owes much of its current experimentation and weird plots (looking at you, Riverdale) to Twin Peaks. \u2014 Milan Polk, Men's Health , 17 June 2022", "Armas looks into the mirror and gives the kind of smile and laugh that could easily be mistaken for the real thing. \u2014 Nick Romano, EW.com , 16 June 2022" ], "first_known_use":{ "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0113z-l\u0113", "\u02c8\u0113-z\u0259-", "\u02c8\u0113-z\u0259-l\u0113" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[ "easy", "effortlessly", "facilely", "fluently", "freely", "handily", "hands down", "lightly", "painlessly", "readily", "smoothly", "well" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-182742", "type":[ "adverb" ] }, "eastern orthodox":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": of or consisting of the Eastern churches that form a loose federation according primacy of honor to the patriarch of Constantinople and adhering to the decisions of the first seven ecumenical councils and to the Byzantine rite":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{ "1701, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-194008", "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "easy":{ "antonyms":[ "easily", "effortlessly", "facilely", "fluently", "freely", "handily", "hands down", "lightly", "painlessly", "readily", "smoothly", "well" ], "definitions":{ ": causing or involving little difficulty or discomfort":[ "within easy reach" ], ": easily sense 1":[ "promises come easy" ], ": easily sense 2":[ "cost $500 easy" ], ": easygoing":[ "an easy disposition" ], ": felt or attained to readily, naturally, and spontaneously":[ "an easy smile" ], ": fitting comfortably : allowing freedom of movement":[ "easy jackets" ], ": free from pain, annoyance, or anxiety":[ "did all she could to make him easier" ], ": giving ease, comfort, or relaxation":[], ": less in demand and usually lower in price":[ "bonds were easier" ], ": marked by peace and comfort":[ "the easy life of a courtier" ], ": marked by ready facility":[ "an easy flowing style" ], ": marked by social ease":[ "an air of easy assurance" ], ": not burdensome or straitened":[ "bought on easy terms" ], ": not difficult to endure or undergo":[ "an easy penalty" ], ": not hurried or strenuous":[ "an easy pace" ], ": not severe : lenient":[ "hopes they'll be easy on him" ], ": not steep or abrupt":[ "easy slopes" ], ": pleasant":[ "easy listening" ], ": plentiful in supply at low or declining interest rates":[ "easy money" ], ": readily available":[ "easy pickings" ], ": readily taken advantage of":[ "an easy target for takeovers", "an easy mark for con men" ], ": requiring or indicating little effort, thought, or reflection":[ "easy clich\u00e9s" ], ": sexually promiscuous":[], ": without a severe penalty":[ "got off easy" ], ": without undue speed or excitement":[ "take it easy" ], ": without violent movement":[ "the boat rode easy" ], ": without worry or care":[ "rest easy" ] }, "examples":[ "Adjective", "It's surprisingly easy to use.", "It was an easy decision to make.", "They scored an easy goal late in the game.", "It wasn't easy for her to leave home.", "There are no easy solutions to this problem.", "He's had an easy life.", "This new schedule should make our lives easier .", "I hope this will make things easier for you.", "I won't feel easy until I know that she arrived safely.", "Adverb", "He just wants to take life easy now.", "we can make the trip in four hours easy", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "Plus, it's finished off with a 1-liter dust cup that's easy to empty without getting your hands dirty. \u2014 Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com , 2 July 2022", "But Nguyen\u2019s most helpful analysis is easy to miss. \u2014 Andy Robertson, Forbes , 1 July 2022", "Inequity in athletic departments, from elementary schools to universities, was fairly easy to sniff out, if not fix. \u2014 Amy Bass, CNN , 1 July 2022", "That is easy to do when only one side gets to present evidence, call witnesses and disregard potentially exculpatory evidence. \u2014 WSJ , 1 July 2022", "Accommodations during the hiring process, Gibson said, could be as easy as having a quieter space in a job fair to talk with candidates, or training hiring managers about unconscious bias that could affect their perception of disabled people. \u2014 Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News , 1 July 2022", "On that page, the company says that the account deletion option should be easy to find in the app. \u2014 Jacob Siegal, BGR , 1 July 2022", "Both sizes boast a range of up to 35 feet, are easy to refill, and are durable enough to survive an entire summer of fun. \u2014 Zachary Mack, Popular Mechanics , 30 June 2022", "Snowdrop bulbs are incredibly easy to grow and can bloom as early as January, per Binetti. \u2014 Terri Robertson, Country Living , 30 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb", "For many people, that acknowledgement doesn\u2019t come easy . \u2014 Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune , 19 June 2022", "While Nepal is known for its progressive stance on LGBTQ+ rights in Southeast Asia\u2014at least, compared to many of its neighboring countries\u2014those political freedoms didn\u2019t come easy , and Nepali activists note there is still a long way to go. \u2014 Liam Hess, Vogue , 14 June 2022", "But nothing comes easy in Indianapolis, and on lap 194 Jimmie Johnson crashes, bringing out the caution flag and ultimately red-flagging the race as the safety team cleans the track before a final shootout. \u2014 Caleb Miller, Car and Driver , 1 June 2022", "Udoka\u2019s journey to being one of the best young head coaches in the league didn\u2019t come easy , though. \u2014 oregonlive , 1 June 2022", "The berth didn\u2019t come easy against a St. Xavier squad that had beaten Moeller twice during the regular season. \u2014 Brendan Connelly, The Enquirer , 29 May 2022", "Getting this far didn\u2019t come easy and was a mixture of skill and luck. \u2014 al , 25 May 2022", "Take it easy , and be proud of yourself for getting there. \u2014 Blair Braverman, Outside Online , 24 Jan. 2022", "But nothing comes easy on the frontier: The two contend with Tallie\u2019s cruel, controlling husband, played by Christopher Abbott, and the harsh, though beautiful, landscape that surrounds them. \u2014 NBC News , 28 Dec. 2021" ], "first_known_use":{ "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective", "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adverb" }, "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English esy , from Anglo-French eis\u00e9, aasi\u00e9 , past participle of eiser, aaisier to ease, from a- ad- (from Latin ad- ) + eise ease":"Adjective" }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0113-z\u0113" ], "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for easy Adjective easy , facile , simple , light , effortless , smooth mean not demanding effort or involving difficulty. easy is applicable either to persons or things imposing tasks or to activity required by such tasks. an easy college course facile often adds to easy the connotation of undue haste or shallowness. facile answers to complex questions simple stresses ease in understanding or dealing with because complication is absent. a simple problem in arithmetic light stresses freedom from what is burdensome. a light teaching load effortless stresses the appearance of ease and usually implies the prior attainment of artistry or expertness. moving with effortless grace smooth stresses the absence or removal of all difficulties, hardships, or obstacles. a smooth ride synonyms see in addition comfortable", "synonyms":[ "cheap", "downhill", "effortless", "facile", "fluent", "fluid", "hands-down", "light", "painless", "ready", "royal", "simple", "smooth", "snap", "soft" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-020911", "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ] }, "easy on":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": not harsh or severe in punishing or criticizing":[ "I think they're being too easy on the vandals." ] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-111520", "type":[ "idiom" ] }, "easy on the eye":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": easy or pleasant to look at":[ "The monitor's display is easy on the eyes .", "She's very easy on the eyes ." ] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-190337", "type":[ "idiom" ] }, "easy pickings":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": things that are easy to get":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-185800", "type":[ "plural noun" ] }, "easy rider":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{}, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-202744", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "easy street":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": a situation with no worries":[] }, "examples":[ "just knew that if I hit the lottery, I'd be on easy street for the rest of my life", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The deadline to participate has been extended to June 3. Traversing the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic over the past year while staying in business hasn\u2019t always been easy street for most employers or employees. \u2014 Tony Semerad, The Salt Lake Tribune , 15 Apr. 2022", "With a few fetching friends in tow, Hadid hunkers down on easy street in a graphic hoodie and pants, her Chanel bag transforming the otherwise casual set into an intentional, polished daytime look. \u2014 Rachel Besser, Vogue , 24 Mar. 2022", "Lopez paired the bra with crisp white wide-legged pants that have a paper-bag waist, which gives the whole outfit a relaxed and easy street -style feel. \u2014 Carrie Wittmer, Glamour , 19 Jan. 2022", "But that doesn\u2019t mean the NFL has been easy street for Hentges. \u2014 Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al , 3 Mar. 2021", "However, given his position\u2019s lack of job security, along with his zig-zagging career arc, Pepper knows better than to assume his rugged road has been replaced by easy street . \u2014 Eric Branch, SFChronicle.com , 9 Oct. 2020", "The former Dallasite might appear to be living on easy street these days with his stack of glowing reviews and a famous surname that dates back to American folk hero Davy Crockett, a distant relative. \u2014 Dallas News , 6 Aug. 2020", "As longtime fans are well aware, The Walking Dead has not been on easy street lately. \u2014 Laura Bradley, HWD , 29 May 2018", "Life on the dole in Florida isn\u2019t easy street : Barkley\u2019s benefits come to $270 a week and max out at three months. \u2014 Simon Montlake, The Christian Science Monitor , 27 Mar. 2018" ], "first_known_use":{ "1889, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[ "beer and skittles", "fun and games", "hog heaven", "picnic" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-024252", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "easy virtue":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": sexually promiscuous behavior or habits":[ "ladies of easy virtue" ] }, "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "The easy virtue -signaling opportunities for politicians and boosters have mainly involved the pushing of renewables and electric vehicles, and the realm of CCSU/CDR is not nearly as amenable to warm and fuzzy visuals and messaging. \u2014 David Blackmon, Forbes , 25 June 2022" ], "first_known_use":{ "1785, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-004218", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "easy-osey":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": easygoing , casual":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{ "reduplication of easy entry 1":"" }, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-180519", "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "easygoing":{ "antonyms":[ "high-strung", "uptight" ], "definitions":{ ": morally lax":[], ": relaxed and casual in style or manner":[ "an easygoing boss" ], ": unhurried , comfortable":[ "an easygoing pace" ] }, "examples":[ "counselors at the summer camp are pretty easygoing", "some men are pretty easygoing about housekeeping", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Finding an easygoing dress to wear while working from home or on a brunch date can be tough. \u2014 Sanah Faroke, PEOPLE.com , 18 June 2022", "On and off the court, Gustafson\u2019s easygoing personality has clicked well with her teammates. \u2014 Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic , 12 June 2022", "The members of the team, which includes two rookies and three veterans this year, tend to have an easygoing personality and a good sense of humor. \u2014 Marc Lester, Anchorage Daily News , 12 Mar. 2022", "Alva was an easygoing guy who liked nothing better than strumming his guitar by a campfire. \u2014 Washington Post , 29 Dec. 2021", "As a conversationalist, Fantano was easygoing , even a bit fawning. \u2014 Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker , 16 May 2022", "Chihuahuas are labeled yappy and temperamental, whereas bulldogs are described as easygoing and sociable. \u2014 Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American , 28 Apr. 2022", "But Jackson argues that beneath the seemingly easygoing and gregarious surface beats the heart of a fierce competitor. \u2014 Joe Leydon, Variety , 15 Mar. 2022", "In 2022, as office dress-codes become more and more relaxed, American men focus on an easygoing and carefree vibe. \u2014 Joseph Deacetis, Forbes , 31 Jan. 2022" ], "first_known_use":{ "1674, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02cc\u0113-z\u0113-\u02c8g\u014d-i\u014b", "-\u02c8g\u022f(-)i\u014b" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[ "affable", "breezy", "devil-may-care", "happy-go-lucky", "laid-back", "low-pressure", "mellow" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-052907", "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ] }, "eat":{ "antonyms":[ "bread", "chow", "chuck", "comestibles", "eatables", "edibles", "fare", "food", "foodstuffs", "grub", "meat", "provender", "provisions", "table", "tucker", "viands", "victuals", "vittles" ], "definitions":{ ": something to eat : food":[ "\u2014 usually used in plural" ], ": to accept the domination of another":[], ": to affect something by gradual destruction or consumption":[ "\u2014 usually used with into, away , or at the loss was really eating at her the controversy ate into his support" ], ": to be jealous":[], ": to bear the expense of : take a loss on":[ "the team was forced to eat the rest of his contract" ], ": to consume gradually : corrode":[ "cars eaten away by rust" ], ": to consume more than one can easily provide or afford":[], ": to consume with vexation : bother":[ "what's eating you now" ], ": to defeat, conquer, or overwhelm completely : crush":[ "was eaten alive by the competition" ], ": to deprive of profit, dominance, or success":[], ": to destroy, consume, or waste by or as if by eating":[ "expenses ate up the profits", "gadgets that eat up too much space" ], ": to enjoy eagerly or avidly : lap":[ "\u2014 used with up it was an amazing performance and the crowd ate it up" ], ": to grieve bitterly":[], ": to perform fellatio or cunnilingus on":[ "\u2014 often used with out" ], ": to retract what one has said":[], ": to take food or a meal":[], ": to take in through the mouth as food : ingest, chew, and swallow in turn":[] }, "examples":[ "Verb", "You'll feel better if you eat something.", "I ate a big breakfast so I'm not very hungry.", "They like to eat at home.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Eating it: Some folks spoon directly into their mouths. \u2014 Ann Maloney, NOLA.com , 19 July 2017", "New this year to True Nature is a retreat for those with eating disorders and their family members. \u2014 Plain Dealer Guest Writer, cleveland.com , 19 July 2017", "However hot dogs may have originated, the council estimates Americans will eat 7 billion of them between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day. \u2014 Don Sweeney, sacbee , 19 July 2017", "In 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regular entr\u00e9e. \u2014 Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al , 7 June 2022", "The buffet costs $70 for adults, $35 for children 4-12, and kids 3 and under eat free. \u2014 Naomi Stock, Anchorage Daily News , 6 May 2022", "And Zachary Smith has three stories on all of the things that the animals at the zoo eat . \u2014 Laura Johnston, cleveland , 27 May 2022", "A year into motherhood, wellness entrepreneur Hannah Bronfman, like many moms, knows the value of time more than ever \u2014 and just how little there is available to do a lot of things, including eat . \u2014 Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence , 19 Apr. 2022", "French doors can separate the family room from a large and amazing eat -in chef\u2019s kitchen. \u2014 James Alexander, courant.com , 4 Apr. 2022", "The store, once a staple of teenage fashion, has in recent years seen competitors such as H&M and Forever 21 eat into its market share. \u2014 Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter , 31 Mar. 2022", "Walters said grocery chains did well during COVID-19 lockdowns as people rushed to fill up on groceries (and toilet paper), as well as eat at home while restaurants were closed. \u2014 Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune , 23 Mar. 2022", "The Binders, however, have repurposed this room to serve as a comfortable den that flows effortlessly to the large eat -in kitchen. \u2014 James Alexander, Hartford Courant , 12 Apr. 2022" ], "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":"Noun", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb" }, "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English et , from Old English \u01e3t ; akin to Old High German \u0101z food; derivative from the root of eat entry 1":"Noun", "Middle English eten , from Old English etan ; akin to Old High German ezzan to eat, Latin edere , Greek edmenai":"Verb" }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0113t" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[ "consume", "ingest", "partake (of)", "put away", "put down", "tuck 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], ": to eat heartily or to repletion":[ "they ate away with right good will", "eat away, children, you're welcome to all you want" ] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-122435", "type":[ "verb" ] }, "eat crow":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": to admit that one was wrong or accept that one has been defeated":[ "He was forced to eat crow when the company fired him." ] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-110721", "type":[ "idiom" ] }, "eat humble pie":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": to admit that one was wrong or accept that one has been defeated":[ "They had to eat humble pie when the rumors they were spreading were proved false." ] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-121521", "type":[ "idiom" ] }, "eat light":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": to eat foods that will not cause one to gain weight":[ "She is careful to eat light and exercise often." ] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-010558", "type":[ "idiom" ] }, "eat out":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": an area of marsh denuded of vegetation by the feeding of an excessive population (as of muskrats or waterfowl)":[], ": to consume the herbage from especially to excess":[ "the marsh was badly eaten out by muskrats" ], ": to eat away from home, especially at a restaurant":[ "we usually eat out on Thursdays" ], ": to reprimand (a person) severely":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{ "eat out":"Noun" }, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-233246", "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "eat out of someone's hand":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": to be completely controlled by someone":[ "He had them eating out of his hand ." ] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-000554", "type":[ "idiom" ] }, "eat right":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": to eat healthy foods":[ "It's important to eat right ." ] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-030208", "type":[ "idiom" ] }, "eat someone's or something's lunch":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": to outdo or defeat someone or something very badly":[ "The big hardware chain was eating the local store's lunch ." ] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-203821", "type":[ "idiom" ] }, "eat up":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{}, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-053927", "type":[ "phrasal verb" ] }, "eat up/run out/kill the clock":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": to keep control of the ball or puck near the end of a game so that the opponent will not have a chance to score":[ "We kept moving the ball to try to eat up the clock .", "If we can run out the clock , we can keep our lead and win." ] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-072653", "type":[ "idiom" ] }, "eat-out":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": an area of marsh denuded of vegetation by the feeding of an excessive population (as of muskrats or waterfowl)":[], ": to consume the herbage from especially to excess":[ "the marsh was badly eaten out by muskrats" ], ": to eat away from home, especially at a restaurant":[ "we usually eat out on Thursdays" ], ": to reprimand (a person) severely":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{ "eat out":"Noun" }, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-031717", "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "eat/have someone or something for lunch":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": to outdo or defeat someone or something very badly":[ "The big hardware chain was eating/having the local store for lunch ." ] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-202510", "type":[ "idiom" ] }, "eatable":{ "antonyms":[ "bread", "chow", "chuck", "comestibles", "eats", "edibles", "fare", "food", "foodstuffs", "grub", "meat", "provender", "provisions", "table", "tucker", "viands", "victuals", "vittles" ], "definitions":{ ": fit or able to be eaten":[], ": food":[], ": something to eat":[] }, "examples":[ "Adjective", "a survival course in which you learn which wild plants are eatable", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "And love the not-too-sugary bread-and-butter pickles. Fries: More crisp, golden matchsticks (seasoned with garlic, shallots, chives and lots of salt) and compulsively eatable . Price: $16. \u2014 Rick Nelson, Star Tribune , 25 June 2021", "In 1998, blue was added, later followed by the options of eatable enticements using green and orange tones. \u2014 Philip Potempa, Post-Tribune , 4 Apr. 2018", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "The event begins at 3 p.m. The schedule includes live music from bluegrass and Americana band Rollin\u2019 In the Hay, as well as eatables from Saw\u2019s BBQ, food trucks, mini-golf, a bounce house and a water slide. \u2014 William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al.com , 6 June 2019", "In the shops, pink and white eatables were on display, often shaped into blossoms, and in bars people were drinking cocktails sprinkled with petals. \u2014 Jo Rodgers, Vogue , 29 Apr. 2018" ], "first_known_use":{ "14th century, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective", "1672, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0113-t\u0259-b\u0259l" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[ "comestible", "eating", "edible", "esculent" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-021414", "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ] }, "eatables":{ "antonyms":[ "bread", "chow", "chuck", "comestibles", "eats", "edibles", "fare", "food", "foodstuffs", "grub", "meat", "provender", "provisions", "table", "tucker", "viands", "victuals", "vittles" ], "definitions":{ ": fit or able to be eaten":[], ": food":[], ": something to eat":[] }, "examples":[ "Adjective", "a survival course in which you learn which wild plants are eatable", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "And love the not-too-sugary bread-and-butter pickles. Fries: More crisp, golden matchsticks (seasoned with garlic, shallots, chives and lots of salt) and compulsively eatable . Price: $16. \u2014 Rick Nelson, Star Tribune , 25 June 2021", "In 1998, blue was added, later followed by the options of eatable enticements using green and orange tones. \u2014 Philip Potempa, Post-Tribune , 4 Apr. 2018", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "The event begins at 3 p.m. The schedule includes live music from bluegrass and Americana band Rollin\u2019 In the Hay, as well as eatables from Saw\u2019s BBQ, food trucks, mini-golf, a bounce house and a water slide. \u2014 William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al.com , 6 June 2019", "In the shops, pink and white eatables were on display, often shaped into blossoms, and in bars people were drinking cocktails sprinkled with petals. \u2014 Jo Rodgers, Vogue , 29 Apr. 2018" ], "first_known_use":{ "14th century, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective", "1672, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0113-t\u0259-b\u0259l" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[ "comestible", "eating", "edible", "esculent" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-171055", "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ] }, "eatery":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": luncheonette , restaurant":[] }, "examples":[ "we usually go to lunch at an eatery that is just around the corner from the office", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The 260-foot, three-story eatery capsized and sank as it was being towed through deep water over the weekend, its owner, Aberdeen Restaurant Enterprises, said Monday. \u2014 Mike Ives, BostonGlobe.com , 21 June 2022", "The popular eatery , Three Broomsticks, transports guests to the fantastical world of Harry Potter inside a dining hall straight out of the blockbuster franchise. \u2014 Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure , 15 June 2022", "The forthcoming eatery , The Bazaar by Jos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s, has locations in Chicago, Miami's South Beach and in Las Vegas. \u2014 Bymason Leib, ABC News , 14 June 2022", "The eatery , Villa Rosano, closed for a day due to various violations. \u2014 Amber Randall, Sun Sentinel , 13 June 2022", "There\u2019s Remnant Brewing, a taproom by night and coffeehouse by day, a vegetarian takeout eatery called Saus, and Hot Box, which purveys North Shore roast beef sandwiches, a regional specialty. \u2014 Liza Weisstuch, Washington Post , 3 June 2022", "Inside, more masterworks can be found, as can a slick eatery , The Restaurant at The Norton. \u2014 Lilah Ramzi, Vogue , 19 May 2022", "The new sports bar and eatery will open on Tuesday, June 14 at 2407 Lorain Ave. \u2014 Annie Nickoloff, cleveland , 13 June 2022", "Rather than charge a commission on deliveries, Locale charges a flat $5 fee on a delivery, which covers delivery regardless of location, so a user in Los Angeles can order a bundle of food from an eatery in San Diego to be delivered days later. \u2014 Jonathan Keane, Forbes , 17 May 2022" ], "first_known_use":{ "1901, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0113-t\u0259-r\u0113" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[ "beanery", "caf\u00e9", "cafe", "caff", "diner", "grill", "restaurant" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-081811", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "eathly":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": easily":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English etheliche , from Old English \u0113athel\u012bce , from \u0113athel\u012bc (adjective) easy, from \u0113athe + -l\u012bc (adjective suffix) -ly":"" }, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-122328", "type":[ "adverb" ] }, "eating":{ "antonyms":[ "inedible", "nonedible", "uneatable" ], "definitions":{ ": used for eating":[ "eating utensils" ] }, "examples":[ "crab apples are not actually eating apples", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The remaining two are breathing on their own and eating . \u2014 Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times , 3 June 2022", "Keep salumi in the refrigerator but bring it to cool room temperature (in the 60 degree range) for the best eating experience. \u2014 Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune , 27 Oct. 2021", "This is linked to insulin resistance in people with PCOS\u2014specifically those who are overweight, have unhealthy eating habits, don't get enough exercise, or have a family history of diabetes. \u2014 Emilia Benton, Health.com , 14 Oct. 2021", "In addition to weight gain and a lack of exercise, studies have shown excessive TV viewing is linked to the inability of children to pay attention and think clearly, while increasing poor eating habits and behavioral problems. \u2014 Sandee Lamotte And Virginia Langmaid, CNN , 17 Sep. 2021", "Street-side tables and dining structures became ubiquitous around Manhattan as restaurants offered safe, outdoor eating options during the coronavirus pandemic. \u2014 NBC News , 29 July 2021", "Deducting time for sleeping, eating and personal care, that would leave Lenamon about 3 hours a day to commute, manage his law firm and spend time with his family, according to JAC. \u2014 Monivette Cordeiro, orlandosentinel.com , 21 May 2021", "There are some seeds and skin here, which makes for an active eating experience. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 13 May 2021", "Oz called out Kimmel's poor eating habits and lack of exercise \u2014 and as expected, Kimmel made a joke out of it. \u2014 Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping , 16 Sep. 2020" ], "first_known_use":{ "15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0113-ti\u014b" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[ "comestible", "eatable", "edible", "esculent" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-233152", "type":[ "adjective" ] }, "eating house":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{}, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English etinge house , from etinge eating + hous house":"" }, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-125050", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "eats":{ "antonyms":[ "bread", "chow", "chuck", "comestibles", "eatables", "edibles", "fare", "food", "foodstuffs", "grub", "meat", "provender", "provisions", "table", "tucker", "viands", "victuals", "vittles" ], "definitions":{ ": something to eat : food":[ "\u2014 usually used in plural" ], ": to accept the domination of another":[], ": to affect something by gradual destruction or consumption":[ "\u2014 usually used with into, away , or at the loss was really eating at her the controversy ate into his support" ], ": to be jealous":[], ": to bear the expense of : take a loss on":[ "the team was forced to eat the rest of his contract" ], ": to consume gradually : corrode":[ "cars eaten away by rust" ], ": to consume more than one can easily provide or afford":[], ": to consume with vexation : bother":[ "what's eating you now" ], ": to defeat, conquer, or overwhelm completely : crush":[ "was eaten alive by the competition" ], ": to deprive of profit, dominance, or success":[], ": to destroy, consume, or waste by or as if by eating":[ "expenses ate up the profits", "gadgets that eat up too much space" ], ": to enjoy eagerly or avidly : lap":[ "\u2014 used with up it was an amazing performance and the crowd ate it up" ], ": to grieve bitterly":[], ": to perform fellatio or cunnilingus on":[ "\u2014 often used with out" ], ": to retract what one has said":[], ": to take food or a meal":[], ": to take in through the mouth as food : ingest, chew, and swallow in turn":[] }, "examples":[ "Verb", "You'll feel better if you eat something.", "I ate a big breakfast so I'm not very hungry.", "They like to eat at home.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Eating it: Some folks spoon directly into their mouths. \u2014 Ann Maloney, NOLA.com , 19 July 2017", "New this year to True Nature is a retreat for those with eating disorders and their family members. \u2014 Plain Dealer Guest Writer, cleveland.com , 19 July 2017", "However hot dogs may have originated, the council estimates Americans will eat 7 billion of them between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day. \u2014 Don Sweeney, sacbee , 19 July 2017", "In fact, a recent survey showed that 36% of Chick-fil-A dinner customers take their meal to go from restaurants to eat at home. \u2014 Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living , 19 July 2017", "The casual restaurant and bar also offers an all-you-can- eat breakfast buffet at 8 a.m. Sundays. \u2014 Vickie Snow Jurkowski, Daily Southtown , 19 July 2017", "Miami was last in the NFL at 57 plays per game last season partly because the offense didn\u2019t convert effectively on third downs, but also because the porous run defense allowed opponents to eat up the clock. \u2014 Chris Perkins, Sun-Sentinel.com , 19 July 2017", "Parents and their children can bring a lunch to eat during the program. \u2014 Michelle Mullins, Naperville Sun , 18 July 2017", "Hammerhead worms contain the same toxin as blowfish and can be harmful if eaten . \u2014 Liz Langley, National Geographic , 15 July 2017", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "And yes, kids ages 6 and under eat free everyday all day with the purchase of a regular entr\u00e9e. \u2014 Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al , 7 June 2022", "The buffet costs $70 for adults, $35 for children 4-12, and kids 3 and under eat free. \u2014 Naomi Stock, Anchorage Daily News , 6 May 2022", "And Zachary Smith has three stories on all of the things that the animals at the zoo eat . \u2014 Laura Johnston, cleveland , 27 May 2022", "A year into motherhood, wellness entrepreneur Hannah Bronfman, like many moms, knows the value of time more than ever \u2014 and just how little there is available to do a lot of things, including eat . \u2014 Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence , 19 Apr. 2022", "French doors can separate the family room from a large and amazing eat -in chef\u2019s kitchen. \u2014 James Alexander, courant.com , 4 Apr. 2022", "The store, once a staple of teenage fashion, has in recent years seen competitors such as H&M and Forever 21 eat into its market share. \u2014 Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter , 31 Mar. 2022", "Walters said grocery chains did well during COVID-19 lockdowns as people rushed to fill up on groceries (and toilet paper), as well as eat at home while restaurants were closed. \u2014 Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune , 23 Mar. 2022", "The Binders, however, have repurposed this room to serve as a comfortable den that flows effortlessly to the large eat -in kitchen. \u2014 James Alexander, Hartford Courant , 12 Apr. 2022" ], "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":"Noun", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb" }, "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English et , from Old English \u01e3t ; akin to Old High German \u0101z food; derivative from the root of eat entry 1":"Noun", "Middle English eten , from Old English etan ; akin to Old High German ezzan to eat, Latin edere , Greek edmenai":"Verb" }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0113t" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[ "consume", "ingest", "partake (of)", "put away", "put down", "tuck (away " ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-122114", "type":[ "noun", "verb" ] }, "eau":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{}, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{ "French, literally, water, from Latin aqua":"" }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u014d" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-022433", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "eau de Javelle":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": javelle water":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{ "French, literally, Javel water, from Javel , former town now included in Paris, France":"" }, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-190028", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "eau de cologne":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": cologne":[] }, "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "His Bigarade Concentr\u00e9e, a bitter-orange eau de cologne , has also enjoyed gender-bending success, boasting the same fresh appeal as M\u00e4urer & Wirtz\u2019s citrus classic, 4711. \u2014 Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue , 11 Feb. 2022", "Like eau de cologne , eau fraiche also has low concentration as they are mixed with mostly water and serve as a quick refresher without a long-lasting scent. \u2014 Joseph Deacetis, Forbes , 5 Nov. 2021", "Crafted centuries ago, the original eau de colognes contained a blend of citrus essential oils, and many featured orange blossom as a key note. \u2014 Kari Molvar, New York Times , 4 Dec. 2017" ], "first_known_use":{ "1802, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{ "French, literally, Cologne water, from Cologne , Germany":"" }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02cc\u014d-d\u0259-k\u0259-\u02c8l\u014dn" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-035647", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "eau de javel green":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": javel green":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[ "-zh\u0259\u00a6-", "\u00a6\u014dd\u0259\u02cczha\u00a6vel-" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-191605", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "eau de nile":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": nile":[] }, "examples":[], "first_known_use":{}, "history_and_etymology":{ "French eau de Nil , literally, Nile water, from Nil Nile, river in northeast Africa":"" }, "pronounciation":[ "\u00a6\u014dd\u0259\u00a6n\u0113(\u0259)l", "-n\u012b(-" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-135245", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "eaves trough":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": gutter sense 1a":[] }, "examples":[ "rain so heavy that the eaves trough couldn't handle it" ], "first_known_use":{ "1851, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[ "drainpipe", "gutter", "rainspout", "spout", "trough", "waterspout" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220706-203821", "type":[ "noun" ] }, "earring":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": an ornament for the ear and especially the earlobe":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ir-\u02ccri\u014b", "-\u02ccri\u014b", "\u02c8ir-(\u02cc)i\u014b" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "The Kin Euphorics partner accessorized with brown sunglasses, Missoma\u2019s baroque pearl single-drop earrings and baroque pearl single-ovate earring , and various rings. \u2014 Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 21 June 2022", "Machine Gun Kelly wore what appeared to be a syringe filled with blood as an earring at the premiere of his new movie Taurus. \u2014 Brendan Morrow, The Week , 10 June 2022", "A few days after that moment, Baez got a game-ending hit that featured a celebration where his earring was lost at the plate and had Sandy Alderson looking for it. \u2014 Larry Fleisher, Forbes , 30 Dec. 2021", "Handcrafted from rich 22 karat polished gold, the Hoop Earring Micro has a gold weight of approximately 2.1 grams per single earring . \u2014 Joseph Deacetis, Forbes , 7 Dec. 2021", "Witnesses recalled that Rosenbaum, who wore a distinctive green earring and a reddish T-shirt with a black pocket, was setting fires and screaming threats. \u2014 Paige Williams, The New Yorker , 15 Nov. 2021", "Rachel decides to freeze her eggs; Terry gets an earring , a wax and buys a Lamborghini so Bradshaw Bourbon can appeal to a younger crowd. \u2014 Washington Post , 3 Nov. 2021", "The mine cuts sit slightly higher that the rest of the hoop and pop from black rhodium plated finish from the rest of the earring which is in yellow gold. \u2014 Beth Bernstein, Forbes , 1 Nov. 2021", "Grasses are a pretty versatile group, and river oats in particular have cute earring -like, flat, dangling clusters. \u2014 Miri Talabac, baltimoresun.com , 28 Oct. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-141832" }, "earned run average":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the average number of earned runs per game scored against a pitcher in baseball determined by dividing the total of earned runs scored against him by the total number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "The Brewers placed Josh Hader on the paternity list prior to the second game of their three-game series with the Mets at Citi Field, meaning the team will be without his 19 saves and 0.92 earned run average until Saturday. \u2014 Curt Hogg, Journal Sentinel , 15 June 2022", "The second-year starter has been Seattle\u2019s best arm, his 2.40 earned run average sitting in the top 10 in the American League. \u2014 Julian Mcwilliams, BostonGlobe.com , 22 May 2022", "Milwaukee is 4-6 in games started by Caratini, with pitchers posting a collective 3.74 earned run average . \u2014 Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 11 May 2022", "In a 13-year career spent entirely with the Dodgers, Kershaw has led the National League in wins and strikeouts three times each and earned run average four times \u2013 in consecutive years from 2011-14. \u2014 Dan Schlossberg, Forbes , 14 Sep. 2021", "Senior-laden Wildcats batted .329 as a team and finished with a collective 1.08 earned run average . \u2014 J.c. Carnahan, orlandosentinel.com , 27 May 2021", "For pitchers, win-loss record, saves recorded, earned run average , hits allowed, walks given, and more esoteric measures like run expectancy are all available to inform the manager. \u2014 Nate Bennett, Forbes , 27 Sep. 2021", "An eight-time All-Star, Kershaw has a career earned run average of 2.47, best in the majors, and owns an MVP trophy and Gold Glove in addition to three Cy Youngs. \u2014 Dan Schlossberg, Forbes , 14 Sep. 2021", "Bassitt has been having an outstanding season, with a 12-4 record and 3.22 earned run average in a major league-best 25 starts. \u2014 New York Times , 18 Aug. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1916, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-153403" }, "eastern equine encephalitis":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": equine encephalitis occurring in the eastern U.S. and Canada : equine encephalitis sense a":[ "With the state reporting outbreaks of the mosquito-borne West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis , North Andover moved its game against Silver Lake High School from Friday night to yesterday afternoon to limit players and spectators' exposure to mosquitoes.", "\u2014 Michael Kunzelman", "The deadliest mosquito-borne viral infection is Eastern equine encephalitis , a disease of the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts that can strike people of all ages with a mortality rate of 30 percent to 50 percent.", "\u2014 Jane E. Brody", "\u2014 abbreviation EEE" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02cc\u0113-st\u0259rn-" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1933, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-161158" }, "Eastern Orthodox":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":{ ": of or consisting of the Eastern churches that form a loose federation according primacy of honor to the patriarch of Constantinople and adhering to the decisions of the first seven ecumenical councils and to the Byzantine rite":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1701, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-165916" }, "eagle vulture":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a large black-and-white western African bird ( Gypohierax angolensis ) intermediate in some characters between eagles and vultures and feeding on the fruit of oil palms and on carrion (as fish)":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-172326" }, "eastern hemisphere":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the half of the earth east of the Atlantic Ocean including Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "The car-sized Perseverance rover landed six months ago inside Jezero Crater, an ancient impact crater located just above the Martian equator in the planet's eastern hemisphere . \u2014 David Bressan, Forbes , 5 Sep. 2021", "Their work suggests that the hilal should not have appeared in the eastern hemisphere until June 4th. \u2014 The Economist , 6 June 2019", "The strategy serves as the latest sign the Administration wants to pivot from the morass of violence and counter-terrorism operations in the Middle East to intensify great power competitions in the western and eastern hemispheres . \u2014 W.j. Hennigan, Time , 19 Jan. 2018" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1624, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-173742" }, "earned run":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a run in baseball that scores without benefit of an error before the fielding team has had a chance to make the third putout of the inning":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Findlay, the Irish\u2019s star freshman left-hander, had allowed only one earned run over his 14\u2153 innings in the NCAA Tournament before giving up the two in the fifth. \u2014 Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune , 21 June 2022", "Taunton pitcher Liv Mendonca allowed three hits and one earned run in 6 1/3 innings Friday in the Division 1 state final in Amherst. \u2014 Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com , 17 June 2022", "Killeen finished all six innings having allowed just six hits and one earned run while striking out four. \u2014 Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant , 10 June 2022", "Gray, who was traded from the Reds to the Los Angeles Dodgers a little more than three years ago, permitted two hits and one earned run across six innings while striking out nine. \u2014 Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer , 4 June 2022", "Ramirez, 27, was 1-0 with a 7.56 ERA (seven earned run in 8 1/3 innings) in seven appearances for the Mariners this season. \u2014 Paul Hoynes, cleveland , 16 May 2022", "Senior Gracelyn Wallace allowed just 4 hits, 2 walks and 1 earned run while striking out 21 batters in 12.2 innings pitched in the loss. \u2014 Orlando Sentinel , 6 May 2022", "Peterson had limited the Dodgers to one earned run over three and two-thirds innings, and was facing Betts with one on and two outs and the Mets clinging to a 5-4 lead. \u2014 New York Times , 6 June 2022", "The 42-year-old lefty gave up that one earned run on three hits in six-plus innings. \u2014 Steve Kroner, San Francisco Chronicle , 5 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1871, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-174332" }, "eat a horse":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-175826" }, "Eastern Desert":{ "type":[ "geographical name" ], "definitions":{ "desert in eastern Egypt between the Nile River and the Red Sea":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-181308" }, "earringed":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":{ ": wearing earrings":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "-\u014bd" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "earring entry 1 + -ed":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "1758, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-191130" }, "earbash":{ "type":[ "transitive verb" ], "definitions":{ ": harangue , lecture":[ "a treat to have an authentic account after having been earbashed by those other blowhards", "\u2014 Sydney (Australia) Bulletin" ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1953, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-191722" }, "early bird":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": an early riser":[], ": one that arrives early and especially before possible competitors":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "The 11-day Kentucky State Fair will include the popular Texas Roadhouse Concert Series, a new outside family entertainment space, a popular mobile exhibit and early bird ticket pricing for the best deals. \u2014 Caleb Stultz, The Courier-Journal , 25 May 2022", "Those wanting an early start will have one when the sale opens at 8 a.m. for a $5 early bird admission fee. \u2014 cleveland , 9 May 2022", "According to the festival website, the general admission price for weekend passes will increase to $215 in the future, presumably when early bird tickets sell out. \u2014 Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al , 13 Apr. 2022", "Sponsored by the City of North Ridgeville and Pepco Elyria, early bird pricing is now available through May 31 for the Freedom Festival and Fireworks at Victory Park Ohio, 7777 Victory Lane. \u2014 cleveland , 8 May 2022", "Each year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, shoppers lined up outside Debra\u2019s Natural Gourmet for an early bird discount. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 24 Apr. 2022", "Tickets for MusicCon are on sale now with a limited number of tickets available at early bird pricing. \u2014 Rania Aniftos, Billboard , 22 Apr. 2022", "Tickets are $40-$50; $10 early bird discount before Feb. 4. \u2014 Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune , 3 Feb. 2022", "The early bird gets the kolache at Karma Kolache, which opens at 5 a.m. on weekdays and has several locations across town. \u2014 Megha Mcswain, Chron , 5 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "from the proverb, \"the early bird catches the worm\"":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-191814" }, "Eastern Daylight Time":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": Eastern Time observed during that part of the year when Daylight Saving Time is in effect":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1921, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-191940" }, "eastern crown":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": antique crown":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-192306" }, "ear conch":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": pinna sense 2b":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "ear entry 1":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "1829, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-193229" }, "early/late in the game":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":{ ": at an early/late time in a game or sport":[ "She scored a goal early in the game .", "\u2014 often used figuratively It's too late in the game to change the date of the meeting. She got into the computer industry early in the game ." ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-194013" }, "Eastern Time":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the time of the fifth time zone west of Greenwich that includes the eastern U.S. \u2014 see time zone illustration":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "That investment is currently underwater, with Bitcoin trading around $30,030 as of 4:00pm eastern time . \u2014 John Hyatt, Forbes , 14 May 2022", "Valuations were calculated using close-of-market stock prices, and crypto asset prices as of noon eastern time on both days. \u2014 John Hyatt, Forbes , 25 Jan. 2022", "As of around 12:30pm US eastern time today the Crystal Symphony was sailing off the northwest point of Puerto Rico, according to cruise tracking data. \u2014 Courtney Vinopal, Quartz , 24 Jan. 2022", "Indiana was on the second night of a back-to-back after winning at San Antonio on Saturday night and lost two hours of recovery time due to switching from the central to eastern time zone and daylight savings. \u2014 James Boyd, The Indianapolis Star , 14 Mar. 2022", "The data from Johns Hopkins University is complete as of midnight eastern time in Baltimore, and delays in reporting over the holidays may have played a role in the rising rates. \u2014 Fortune , 4 Jan. 2022", "Powerball will also be holding a special $1 million drawing just after midnight, eastern time , on Jan. 1. \u2014 Nadine El-bawab, ABC News , 31 Dec. 2021", "The best time to catch the bright lights is predicted to be between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. eastern time on Saturday, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, USA Today reports. \u2014 Lisa Kim, Forbes , 30 Oct. 2021", "The opening ceremony takes place on Friday, July 23 at 7am US eastern time (8pm local time). \u2014 Annabelle Timsit, Quartz , 19 July 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1878, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-194156" }, "earlyish":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0259\u0304l-", "\u02c8\u0259il-", "-li\u2027ish", "\u02c8\u0259rl\u0113ish" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1839, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-194523" }, "eastern crow":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the common crow ( Corvus brachyrhynchos brachyrhynchos ) of northeastern North America":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-195454" }, "east":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": to, toward, or in the east":[], ": situated toward or at the east":[ "an east window" ], ": coming from the east":[ "an east wind" ], ": the general direction of sunrise : the direction toward the right of one facing north":[], ": the compass point directly opposite to west":[], ": regions lying to the east of a specified or implied point of orientation":[], ": regions having a culture derived from ancient non-European especially Asian areas":[], ": the altar end of a church":[], ": the one of four positions at 90-degree intervals that lies to the east or at the right of a diagram":[], ": a person (such as a bridge player) occupying this position in the course of a specified activity":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0113st" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Adjective", "the east side of town", "Noun", "The city is framed by mountain ranges to the east and west.", "The wind blew from the east .", "This summer has been unusually hot in the East .", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb", "As the arms convoys head east toward the fighting, cars marked with the number 300\u2014code for wounded soldiers\u2014travel in the opposite direction. \u2014 Matthew Luxmoore, WSJ , 8 June 2022", "The parade will start at 9 a.m. at Village Hall, head east on Ellsworth Lane, south on Rexleigh Drive, north on King Road and end at Ellsworth Park. \u2014 Bob Dohr, Journal Sentinel , 8 June 2022", "The parade will head east on Sixth Street and continue south on Monmouth Street before ending at the City of Newport Municipal Building. \u2014 Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer , 25 May 2022", "The Aurora Memorial Day parade will step off at noon Monday from Benton and River streets, head east on Benton, north on Broadway, west on Downer Place and end at River Street. \u2014 Chicago Tribune , 23 May 2022", "The Hood County Emergency Management department said the city of Lipan, about 18 miles west of Granbury, was being evacuated and residents were urged to head east toward Granbury. \u2014 Aliyah Thomas, ABC News , 21 Mar. 2022", "Spicuzza, of Turtle Creek, was found dead on Feb. 12 with a single gunshot wound to the head in Monroeville, about 10 miles east of Pittsburgh, the Allegheny County Police Department stated. \u2014 Kyle Morris, Fox News , 20 Feb. 2022", "The crash was reported at 12:25 p.m. near Glamis, an area about 150 miles east of San Diego known for its desert sand dunes and other off-road attractions, Naval Air Facility El Centro said. \u2014 Tim Stelloh, NBC News , 8 June 2022", "The two fires east of Santa Fe joined in April to form the massive blaze at the southern tip of the Rocky Mountains, in the Sangre de Cristo range. \u2014 Morgan Lee And Cedar Attanasio, USA TODAY , 29 May 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "Workers are restoring a defunct Soviet power line connecting the western Ukrainian region of Khmelnytskyi\u2014home to a two-gigawatt nuclear plant\u2014to the east Polish city of Rzeszow. \u2014 Joe Wallace, WSJ , 26 June 2022", "The east wing provides a large gourmet kitchen, which includes a peninsula bar, a secondary king suite, and the mud/laundry room. \u2014 Regina Cole, Forbes , 24 June 2022", "Police said Cunning, driving a Kia Forte, struck the victims around 4:30 a.m. on the east curbline of Rosecrans Street near Lytton Street, along the edge of the Loma Club golf course at Liberty Station. \u2014 City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune , 24 June 2022", "Another use permit was granted for a project at 801 S.E. G St., on the east corner of Southeast Eighth and Southeast G streets. \u2014 Mike Jones, Arkansas Online , 23 June 2022", "Muris Demirovic, 43, of Miami and his 70-year-old mother arrived at the east entrance at about 5:30 a.m. and were second in a line of dozens of cars. \u2014 Matthew Brown And Amy Beth Hanson, Anchorage Daily News , 22 June 2022", "Her mom, Helen Millecam, made the other iconic dinosaur in Vernal: a 40-foot-tall pink Brontosaurus named Dinah, who now sits at the east entrance of town. \u2014 Courtney Tanner, The Salt Lake Tribune , 21 June 2022", "Starting from the eastern horizon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn will appear across the east -southeast sky in order of their distance from the sun each morning, and a crescent moon joined the lineup on Friday morning, astronomers said. \u2014 Nick Stoico, BostonGlobe.com , 20 June 2022", "An east Alabama sheriff\u2019s deputy was killed Monday in a line-of-duty traffic crash. \u2014 Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al , 20 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "For the next several months \u2014 as nightmares played out in the Kyiv suburbs and Russian forces ultimately retreated and refocused their assault on the country\u2019s east \u2014 those photos sat tucked in a reporter\u2019s notebook. \u2014 Kostiantyn Khudov, Washington Post , 27 June 2022", "Gordon had been charged with speeding, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest in the March 10 stop while delivering food in Collegedale, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) east of Chattanooga. \u2014 Jonathan Mattise, ajc , 24 June 2022", "The sewage treatment plant covers a population close to 4 million in the north and east of the capital. \u2014 Adela Suliman, BostonGlobe.com , 23 June 2022", "Still, Zelensky and Kyiv\u2019s military officials say Moscow\u2019s military superiority is hard to match in what has become a sustained artillery battle in the east , where Putin\u2019s forces are backed by separatists. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 23 June 2022", "The restoration at Chenier Ronquille, a barrier island east of Grand Isle, was paid for by money from the 2010 BP oil spill. \u2014 Chron , 23 June 2022", "Here\u2019s where to see those and other unique landmarks along the Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin, starting at the western terminus and heading east . \u2014 Chelsey Lewis, Journal Sentinel , 23 June 2022", "The heat was so bad in one east Texas city that the infrastructure is melting \u2014 literally \u2014 under the pressure. \u2014 Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News , 23 June 2022", "Russia appears to have dealt Ukraine a significant setback in the battle for the country\u2019s east , breaking through the defenses around a key city and opening the possibility that Kyiv\u2019s troops in the area could be surrounded. \u2014 Yuliya Talmazan, NBC News , 22 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English est , from Old English \u0113ast ; akin to Old High German \u014dstar to the east, Latin aurora dawn, Greek \u0113\u014ds, he\u014ds":"Adverb" }, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":"Adverb", "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective", "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-202049" }, "eastern hemlock":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a common forest tree ( Tsuga canadensis ) of the eastern U.S. and Canada that has leaves narrowed toward the apex and with pale stomatal lines beneath, yields a soft, splintery, but moisture-resistant lumber, and is largely used for pulp production":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1845, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-202240" }, "eagle-eyed":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the ability to see or observe keenly":[], ": one that sees or observes keenly":[], ": close watch":[ "keeping an eagle eye on the prisoner" ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "students working under the eagle eyes of the teacher", "an editor with an eagle eye", "an editor with eagle eyes", "Recent Examples on the Web", "His planned self-immolation in tatters, Bendiksen spent days frantically building a Twitter presence for Miskin, ultimately attracting the eagle eye of Chesterton, the UK filmmaker who at last called out the project. \u2014 Tom Simonite, Wired , 6 Oct. 2021", "Beth Kelly, another public school mom and member of the coalition, keeps an eagle eye on the district\u2019s enrollment and budget documents. \u2014 Heather Knight, San Francisco Chronicle , 14 Aug. 2021", "Now volunteers keep an eagle eye out to make sure passers-by don\u2019t harm the birds. \u2014 Lisa J. Huriash, sun-sentinel.com , 5 July 2021", "Sandy, who has the eagle eye of a legal professional and intuition of a Dad who has brought their child up to be a decent human being, notices Seth\u2019s disregard for Anna, his supposed girlfriend, in favor of flirting with Summer. \u2014 Lauren Pinnington, Vulture , 18 June 2021", "Players with an eagle eye and nerves of steel will be able to down more enemies with this weapon than with any other sniper rifle. \u2014 Erik Kain, Forbes , 19 May 2021", "While scouring your bill also keep an eagle eye out for duplicate charges and procedures that weren't even performed, Latham says. \u2014 Jennifer Chesak, Health.com , 10 May 2021", "One of the most thrilling games of the week was at La Salle Prep, which secured a 42-40 win over Ridgeview thanks in part to a referee\u2019s eagle eye on the sideline. \u2014 oregonlive , 13 Apr. 2021", "Six pitches later, Muncy rewarded their eagle eye by crushing a Dayton offering 435 feet to right field, his second homer in as many days and the 20th in LCS history. \u2014 Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY , 14 Oct. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-202449" }, "earl marischal":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a marshal of Scotland from the 15th century to 1716 \u2014 compare earl marshal \u2014 see marischal":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "15th century, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-203435" }, "earlily":{ "type":[ "adverb" ], "definitions":{ ": early":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "early , adjective + -ly":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "1663, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-205904" }, "eagle fern":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a common brake ( Pteridium aquilinum )":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-210232" }, "ear covert":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": ear sense 4b(3)":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1828, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-210645" }, "Early American":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a style (as of furniture, architecture, or fabric) originating in or characteristic of colonial America":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1895, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-211710" }, "east-southeast":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a compass point that is two points south of due east : S67\u00b030\u2032E":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1560, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-212801" }, "eat dust":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":{ ": to breathe the dust that has been raised into the air by the vehicle that is moving in front of one":[ "He said, \" Eat my dust! \" as he jumped in his car and drove away.", "\u2014 often used figuratively They were quick to create new products and left other companies eating their dust ." ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-213052" }, "east by south":{ "type":[ "adverb phrase", "noun phrase" ], "definitions":{ ": a compass point that is one point south of due east : S78\u00b045\u2032E":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "14th century, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-213921" }, "eastern oyster":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a commercially important edible oyster ( Crassostrea virginica ) that occurs along the eastern coast of North America from Prince Edward Island to the Gulf of Mexico":[ "Eastern oysters tend to be milder than those farmed from the West Coast, although their taste and texture vary with location.", "\u2014 Francine Maroukian , Esquire , February 2007", "Everywhere eastern oysters grow, from the salty Chincoteagues of Virginia's Eastern Shore to the Apalachicolas harvested in Big Bayou along Florida's Gulf Coast Panhandle, they take on a flavor unique to their habitat.", "\u2014 Molly Murray, News Journal (Wilmington, Delaware) , 18 July 2010" ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1871, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-215345" }, "East Caribbean dollar":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a basic monetary unit shared by a number of islands of the British West Indies":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "circa 1974, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-220545" }, "ear rot":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a condition of corn that is characterized by molding and decay of the ears and that is caused by fungi (genera Diplodia, Fusarium , or Gibberella )":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1926, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-222009" }, "East Chicago":{ "type":[ "geographical name" ], "definitions":{ "city in northwestern Indiana southeast of Chicago, Illinois population 29,698":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-222449" }, "east-northeast":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a compass point that is two points north of due east : N67\u00b030\u2032E":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "circa 1605, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-223152" }, "eastabout":{ "type":[ "adverb" ], "definitions":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1807, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-223651" }, "Easterner":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0113-st\u0259-n\u0259r", "\u02c8\u0113-st\u0259r-n\u0259r" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1838, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-230231" }, "ear crystal":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": otolith , otoconium":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "ear entry 1":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-231219" }, "ear banger":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a person who is overanxious to please his superiors or seniors":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "so called from the practice of talking as much as possible to someone who is influential or has rewards at his disposal":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-231917" }, "Eastern Cape":{ "type":[ "geographical name" ], "definitions":{ "province of the southeastern part of the Republic of South Africa bordering on the Indian Ocean at the southeastern tip of Africa area 65,483 square miles (169,600 square kilometers), population 6,562,053":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-232029" }, "earned":{ "type":[ "noun", "verb" ], "definitions":{ ": to receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered":[], ": to bring in by way of return":[ "bonds earning 10 percent interest" ], ": to come to be duly worthy of or entitled or suited to":[ "she earned a promotion" ], ": to make worthy of or obtain for":[ "the suggestion earned him a promotion" ], ": grieve":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0259rn" ], "synonyms":[ "acquire", "attain", "bag", "bring in", "capture", "carry", "come by", "draw", "gain", "garner", "get", "knock down", "land", "make", "obtain", "procure", "pull down", "realize", "reap", "secure", "win" ], "antonyms":[ "forfeit", "lose" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web: Verb", "Government officials in Ukraine say the country could earn the equivalent of $1.6 billion from electricity exports a year given that European market prices are well above Kyiv\u2019s generation costs. \u2014 Joe Wallace, WSJ , 26 June 2022", "The $200 million Toy Story spin-off will earn just $18 million (-64%) on weekend two for an $89 million ten-day cume. \u2014 Scott Mendelson, Forbes , 25 June 2022", "Sharpe must earn his way onto the court for a team with three strong guards, including six-time All-Star Damian Lillard. \u2014 oregonlive , 25 June 2022", "Customers earn 10 points per dollar for every qualified stay at a Wyndham Rewards hotel. \u2014 Rayna Song, USA TODAY , 23 June 2022", "Mid-career federal firefighters currently earn roughly half the pay of third-year firefighters employed by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, according to analysis from Grassroots Wildland Firefighters. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 23 June 2022", "Players who wager up to $250 on their first bet will earn the same value in free bets win or lose. \u2014 Xl Media, cleveland , 23 June 2022", "And by the way, companies can never buy our recommendation: Their products must earn it, fair and square. \u2014 Madison Yauger, PEOPLE.com , 23 June 2022", "Robinson came to Auburn after previously coaching linebackers at Florida and will earn $525,000 in the first year of his contract before receiving a pay increase to $550,000 for the 2023 season. \u2014 Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al , 22 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English ernen , from Old English earnian ; akin to Old High German arn\u014dn to reap, Czech jese\u0148 autumn":"Verb", "probably alteration of yearn":"Verb" }, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Verb", "circa 1530, in the meaning defined above":"Verb" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220708-235559" }, "eassel":{ "type":[ "adverb" ], "definitions":{ ": eastward":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0113s\u0259l", "\u02c8\u0101s-" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "irregular from east":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-004105" }, "eastern phoebe":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a common phoebe ( Sayornis phoebe ) of eastern North America that is grayish brown above with darker head and grayish white breast":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1931, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-004751" }, "eastern brook trout":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": brook trout":[] 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"history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-015850" }, "ears are burning":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-020517" }, "eagle boat":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": an antisubmarine warship smaller than a destroyer":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-021357" }, "eastern pickerel":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": chain pickerel":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-023203" }, "early ambulation":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a technique of postoperative care in which a patient 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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-031943" }, "earth current":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": an electric current flowing through the ground that is set up by either natural or man-made differences of potential":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1858, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-034509" }, "eastern red cedar":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": red cedar sense 1a":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-035807" }, "East Sussex":{ "type":[ "geographical name" ], "definitions":{ "county of southeastern England bordering the English Channel; capital Lewes area 718 square miles (1860 square kilometers), population 526,671":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "US also -\u02ccseks", "\u02c8s\u0259-siks" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-041129" }, "East Slavic":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a subdivision of the Slavic languages that includes Russian, Ukrainian, and Belorussian \u2014 see Indo-European Languages Table":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-041927" }, "eatage":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": eatable growth of grass for horses and cattle especially after a second mowing":[], ": right of using grassland for pasturage":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0113tij" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "probably by folk etymology (influence of eat entry 1 and -age ) from eddish":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-042853" }, "eastward":{ "type":[ "adverb", "adverb or adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": toward the east":[], ": eastward direction or part":[ "sail to the eastward" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0113s-tw\u0259rd", "\u02c8\u0113st-w\u0259rd" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb or adjective", "As Napeague filled out with homes and residents, so, too, did Truck Beach, which is what most locals started calling the stretch of sand that begins at Napeague Lane and extends eastward to the western boundary of Napeague State Park. \u2014 New York Times , 24 June 2022", "Tropical storm warnings are in effect for Salina Cruz eastward to Boca de Pijijiapan and Lagunas de Chacahua westward to Punta Maldonado. \u2014 Haley Brink, CNN , 29 May 2022", "The record-setting heat wave in the Southwest is bulging eastward , and the edge of it will ooze into the Washington region starting today. \u2014 Jason Samenow, Washington Post , 13 June 2022", "The system will weaken and shift eastward , which will bring more moderate weather through today. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 13 June 2022", "As the storm front moved eastward , an apparent twister shredded a metal building and shattered windows east of Mobile Bay. \u2014 Gerald Herbert And Rebecca Santana, Chron , 24 Mar. 2022", "Three other states along the Gulf Coast also were impacted as the line of severe weather moved eastward . \u2014 David Begnaud, CBS News , 23 Mar. 2022", "Parker Pearson thinks that the bluestones were first erected in Wales and then transported later to Salisbury Plain, when those who built it moved eastward . \u2014 Simon Akam, The New Yorker , 15 Feb. 2022", "The radio collar ultimately stopped providing a signal, but the cougar is presumed to have moved into Ontario eastward , then down into Connecticut, where it was hit by a car and killed \u2014 about 2,000 miles of travel from its original home. \u2014 Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press , 31 Dec. 2021", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "But everyone in the greater region from the Interstate 81 corridor eastward should monitor forecasts. \u2014 Washington Post , 6 July 2021", "They are used in packing salt to the mills on the river, from the marshes lying in the deserts, some sixty miles to the eastward . \u2014 Dan Schlenoff, Scientific American , 1 Jan. 2021", "Of the more than 141,000 people who moved to Nevada in 2018, about 50,000 of them were from California, The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported, amplifying an eastward flow that goes back decades. \u2014 Jack Healy, New York Times , 21 Feb. 2020", "The system moving eastward has already hit parts of the Midwest, which saw heavy snow and limited visibility in places like Iowa, where about 50 cars were involved in a pileup Monday morning. \u2014 Amir Vera, CNN , 10 Dec. 2019", "Mohapatra said that the smog could have travelled eastwards . \u2014 Vijayta Lalwani, Quartz India , 19 Nov. 2019", "As warm waters in the tropical Pacific Ocean shift eastward and trade winds weaken, the weather pattern ripples through the atmosphere, causing drought in southern Africa, wildfires in South America, and flooding on North America\u2019s Pacific coast. \u2014 Warren Cornwall, Science | AAAS , 18 Sep. 2019", "Though China's president is no fashion guru, his policies are defining a new eastward -looking luxury goods industry worldwide. \u2014 James B. Cutchin, latimes.com , 30 June 2019", "The research suggests that the cavemen migrated eastwards from Europe to Siberia and indicated that their ancestors might be an as-yet-undiscovered group. \u2014 Fox News , 26 June 2019" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":"Noun" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-043331" }, "earscrew":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": an earring with a screw fastener":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-043451" }, "easement":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": an act or means of easing or relieving (as from discomfort)":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0113z-m\u0259nt" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "The south end of the property is granted easement to an electric cooperative. \u2014 Liliana Webb, Detroit Free Press , 2 July 2022", "The state would also grant Kohler an easement over an additional 1.8 acres of the park. \u2014 Bruce Vielmetti, Journal Sentinel , 30 June 2022", "In February, Plant told the Journal Sentinel that FPC Live expected to propose turning a private road east of the site into an easement at the Board of Harbor Commissioners meeting April 14. \u2014 Piet Levy, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 14 Apr. 2022", "The tribe owns the property where a public riverwalk would be built using an easement , and is working on a multiphase development that would include a separate cultural and community center of its own at the site. \u2014 oregonlive , 9 Apr. 2022", "That included the city of Lakewood, which provided an easement onto Madison Park land solving one of the biggest issues with the library branch -- ingress and egress. \u2014 John Benson, cleveland , 25 Mar. 2022", "An easement granted in the nineteen-fifties by Congress, the National Park Service, and Maryland landowners guarantees that the mansion\u2019s spectacular river view will remain unobstructed. \u2014 Jill Abramson, The New Yorker , 7 Mar. 2022", "In collaboration with Councilmember Mitch O\u2019Farrell, an Indigenous cultural easement will also be created to give local tribal communities priority access to the park for the practice of traditional ceremonies. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 21 Dec. 2021", "Under Indiana code, county officials have to obtain authorization from the commission before performing any work within its exclusive easement , Pelath wrote. \u2014 Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune , 15 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-043812" }, "eastness":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the quality or state of being east":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0113s(t)n\u0259\u0307s" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1848, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-044112" }, "eastonite":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a mineral K 2 Mg 5 AlSi 5 Al 3 O 20 (OH) 4 consisting of basic silicate of potassium, aluminum, and magnesium and being an end-member of the biotite system":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0113st\u0259\u02ccn\u012bt" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "Easton , city in eastern Pennsylvania, its locality + English -ite":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-044126" }, "eaten-out":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":{ ": grazed beyond capacity for recovery : rendered barren by overgrazing":[ "the miles of eaten-out range attest our incapacity to manage natural resources" ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-044716" }, "eastmost":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":{ ": easternmost":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "especially British also -m\u0259st", "\u02c8\u0113s(t)\u02ccm\u014dst" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English estmest , from Old English \u0113astemest, \u0113astmest , from \u0113ast- east + -mest -most":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-045245" }, "east by north":{ "type":[ "adverb phrase", "noun phrase" ], "definitions":{ ": a compass point that is one point north of due east : N78\u00b045\u2032E":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1656, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-051658" }, "earshot":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the range within which one may hear a person's unaided voice":[ "waited until he was out of earshot" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ir-\u02ccsh\u00e4t" ], "synonyms":[ "hail", "hearing", "sound" ], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "They were within earshot of each other.", "babysitters should remain within earshot of young children", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Williams seems to have grown up hyper-attentive to every sound within earshot . \u2014 Chris Richards, Washington Post , 16 June 2022", "Michael was out of earshot , and didn't hear the commotion, hence his delay in finding her and calling the cops. \u2014 Milan Polk, Men's Health , 10 May 2022", "Once out of earshot , though, the doctor lamented that those discharged rarely remain away for long. \u2014 Washington Post , 2 May 2022", "Dawson, a half-hour or so after the Derby, rhetorically asked a question to anyone within earshot . \u2014 Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune , 8 May 2022", "And the clap-o-meter, at least within the A-lister\u2019s earshot , was off the charts. \u2014 Washington Post , 9 Mar. 2022", "Cinematographer Ari Wegner is within an earshot of becoming the first woman to win her category as well. \u2014 Clayton Davis, Variety , 4 Mar. 2022", "Open Meetings Act permits discussions out of the earshot of the public concerning the selection of someone to fill a vacancy in a public office. \u2014 Mike Nolan, chicagotribune.com , 24 Nov. 2021", "What\u2019s really strange is that Discovery actor Wilson Cruz was not among those invited to appear, an unexpected slight, given what happened at a Star Trek celebration last fall when someone used a homophobic slur within earshot of the out gay actor. \u2014 Dawn Ennis, Forbes , 12 Apr. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1607, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-055232" }, "eau de toilette":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a perfumed liquid containing a lower percentage of fragrant oils than is contained in ordinary perfume or eau de parfum":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02cc\u014d-d\u0259-tw\u00e4-\u02c8let" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "As an eau de parfum, this one is more concentrated than a cologne or eau de toilette . \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 18 May 2022", "The aromatic green eau de toilette features a lively blend of clary sage and delicate narcissus, enveloped in heady notes of sweet rosewood and metallic sclarene, a synthetic molecule that adds warmth and freshness. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 31 Mar. 2022", "Stay warm during cold winter nights with a sensual, woody eau de parfum, or enjoy energizing refreshment during the summer heat with an aromatic eau de toilette . \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 7 Apr. 2022", "Here is the reception and a boutique packed with some of the owner's favorite things from organic soap to made-in-France eau de toilette . \u2014 Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes , 31 Aug. 2021", "The uplifting eau de toilette set features soft floral notes with a fresh blend of bergamot and muguet blossoms. \u2014 Jennifer Manfrin And Sian Babish, chicagotribune.com , 27 Nov. 2020", "The more masculine eau de toilette is topped off with citrus and mint, with a heart of lavender and violet leaves, and base notes like patchouli and vetiver. \u2014 Marci Robin, Allure , 23 Nov. 2019", "Meanwhile, Daisy Love eau de toilette is available for $84 or $104 (depending on the size) from a variety of retailers. \u2014 Marci Robin, Allure , 8 Aug. 2018", "Chanel's in-house perfumer Olivier Polge, who has been at the helm since 2015, just introduced three light, citrusy, and unexpected eau de toilettes called Lex Eaux de Chanel. \u2014 Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR , 21 June 2018" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "French, literally, water for washing and dressing":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "1907, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-055831" }, "easing sparrow":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": house sparrow":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "|z\u0259\u0307n-", "\u02c8\u0101z|", "\u02c8\u0113z|\u1d4anz-" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "English dialect easing eaves of a building + English sparrow":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-063036" }, "eau-de-vie":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a clear brandy distilled from the fermented juice of fruit (such as pears or raspberries)":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02cc\u014d-d\u0259-\u02c8v\u0113" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "French, literally, water of life, translation of Medieval Latin aqua vitae":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "1683, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-070211" }, "eastern bluestem":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": bluestem sense 2b":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-071936" }, "eau-de-vie de marc":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": marc sense 2":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02cc\u014dd\u0259\u02ccv\u0113d\u0259\u02c8m\u00e4rk" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "French":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-072636" }, "East China Sea":{ "type":[ "geographical name" ], "definitions":{ "sea in the western Pacific between China (on the west), South Korea (on the north), Japan and Ryukyu Islands (on the east), and Taiwan (on the south)":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-080825" }, "eau de parfum":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a perfumed liquid containing a percentage of fragrant oils that is lower than that in perfume but greater than that in eau de toilette":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02cc\u014d-d\u0259-\u02ccp\u00e4r-\u02c8fa\u207f" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Santa Maria Novella, a luxury apothecary from Florence, Italy, also created a dreamy dry floral display along with Popup Florist to complement the launch of its very first eau de parfum , L\u2019Iris, made from all-natural ingredients. \u2014 Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 15 June 2022", "While Blu Atlas offers other products (like a mild shampoo and conditioner combo and a daring eau de parfum ), their skincare line is a must-have for both men and women. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 12 May 2022", "The woody aromatic eau de parfum is a distinctive, modern blend of blackcurrant and mat\u00e9, atop an herbaceous heart of violet leaves and Ceylon black tea. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 31 Mar. 2022", "The potent eau de parfum provides hours of lasting aroma in a clean, non-toxic formula. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 31 Mar. 2022", "What began as a venue for vaudeville stage shows and silent films now attracts shoppers in search of Lanc\u00f4me skin care and bottles of Chanel N\u00b05 eau de parfum . \u2014 Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine , 7 Jan. 2022", "The latest women\u2019s eau de parfum tells that story through flowers, of course, specifically the iris. \u2014 Celia Shatzman, Forbes , 21 Oct. 2021", "The powerful notes of woody sandalwood, fresh bergamot, nutmeg, and frankincense combines the headiness of eau de parfum with the invigorating freshness of cologne. \u2014 Joseph Deacetis, Forbes , 5 Nov. 2021", "Glasshouse Fragrances is a top Australian fragrance brand that just launched in the U.S.; the brand's line consists of candles, diffusers, body wash, hand cream, and eau de parfum . \u2014 Rachel King, Fortune , 6 Nov. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "French, literally, perfume water":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "1949, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-083330" }, "ear-shattering":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":{ ": distressingly or painfully loud : earsplitting":[ "\u2026 there was an ear-shattering blast of trumpets, entirely off key \u2026", "\u2014 Norton Juster , The Phantom Tollbooth , 1961", "\u2026 the sound was an ear-shattering screech, like a freight train highballing with a partially locked brake.", "\u2014 Alexander Stuart , Fortune , 3 May 1982", "\u2026 delivered an ear-shattering performance that inspired fans to hurl themselves violently at the stage.", "\u2014 People Weekly , 7 Sept. 1987" ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "circa 1859, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-100947" }, "Early":{ "type":[ "adjective", "adverb", "biographical name", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": near the beginning of a period of time":[ "awoke early in the morning" ], ": near the beginning of a course, process, or series":[ "early in his senatorial career" ], ": before the usual or expected time":[ "the train arrived early" ], ": soon":[], ": sooner than related forms":[ "these apples bear early" ], "Anderson 1816\u20131894 American Confederate general":[ "Ju*bal \\ \u02c8j\u00fc-\u200bb\u0259l \\" ], ": of, relating to, or occurring near the beginning of a period of time, a development, or a series":[ "in the early evening", "the early symptoms of the disease" ], ": distant in past time":[], ": primitive":[ "early tools" ], ": occurring before the usual or expected time":[ "an early arrival" ], ": occurring in the near future":[ "at your earliest convenience" ], ": maturing or producing sooner than related forms":[ "an early peach" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0259r-l\u0113" ], "synonyms":[ "beforehand", "inopportunely", "precociously", "prematurely", "unseasonably" ], "antonyms":[ "ancient", "primal", "primeval", "primitive", "primordial" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Adverb", "Early in his career he moved to the city.", "a word first recorded early in the 17th century", "They were trailing by a touchdown early in the fourth quarter.", "The package should be arriving early next week.", "She arrived early to help with the preparations.", "I got up early to finish packing.", "Adjective", "the early symptoms of the disease", "The early part of the book is better than the later part.", "We had an early spring this year.", "We're early . The show doesn't start for half an hour.", "I've always been an early riser.", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb", "The Covid-19 vaccines currently authorized for use in the U.S. are all based on the sequence of the original SARS-CoV-2 virus, which was obtained early in 2020. \u2014 John P. Moore And Paul A. Offit, STAT , 3 July 2022", "His pop-star makeover, from early in his career to later in life, was as unlikely as the song itself becoming part of the 20th century song canon. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 1 July 2022", "The prosecution countered with a request for 30 to 55 years based on the harm done to victims, a lack of remorse for her crimes, and the argument that disliking jail time isn\u2019t a valid excuse to get out early . \u2014 Andrea Marks, Rolling Stone , 28 June 2022", "Make sure to bring cash - only some vendors accept credit cards - and get there early for the best deals. \u2014 Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant , 24 June 2022", "Get there early \u2014 this one will likely fill up fast. \u2014 Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com , 23 June 2022", "Get there early with your blanket or chair to snag a spot in front of the stage. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 22 June 2022", "Now, as then, tech entrepreneurs have displayed an urgency to get in early and make a splash. \u2014 David Ingram, NBC News , 21 June 2022", "In 2013, he was offered the chance to plead guilty to the murder charge and get out of prison early . \u2014 Kc Baker, PEOPLE.com , 17 June 2022", "Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective", "The conventional wisdom at the time was that personality was fairly fixed from an early age and that personality tests, which ignored the body, could largely bracket one\u2019s range of leadership. \u2014 Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes , 2 July 2022", "Aleena was attacked early Sunday morning, just 10 minutes from her home, and died later that day in the hospital. \u2014 Adela Suliman, Washington Post , 2 July 2022", "San Jose police are searching for two assailants who stabbed two men early Saturday morning during at closing time for bars downtown. \u2014 Mallory Moench, San Francisco Chronicle , 2 July 2022", "All travel lanes are clear on I-285 in DeKalb County after an early morning tractor trailer fire shut down the interstate ahead of one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. \u2014 John Spink, ajc , 1 July 2022", "Brown said that especially for trees growing in optimal conditions, like the wet ravine around Alerce Milenario, growth tends to be fast in its early age. \u2014 Kyla Guilfoil, ABC News , 29 June 2022", "That Gray, now 23, felt so deeply at such an early age isn\u2019t so surprising. \u2014 New York Times , 28 June 2022", "From an early age, Tur was given the taste of excitement that came with her parents\u2019 day job. \u2014 Wendy Kaur, ELLE , 23 June 2022", "Demond shared that his entrepreneurial drive started at an early age. \u2014 Jasmine Browley, Essence , 21 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English erly , from Old English \u01e3rl\u012bce , from \u01e3r early, soon \u2014 more at ere":"Adverb" }, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adverb", "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Adjective" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-105128" }, "earth color":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": earth tone":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "The tribe Midianites whom Moses meets in the desert are a riot of warm and earth colors by contrast, as if someone bloodlessly blew up a Delhi fabric store and then stitched together the fragments. \u2014 Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter , 26 Feb. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1931, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-105442" }, "earlike":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":{ ": projecting like or otherwise like an ear":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1712, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-110056" }, "early day":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a day in which a person will have to get up early":[ "Let's go to bed. We have an early day tomorrow." ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-113528" }, "early goldenrod":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a smooth early flowering North American goldenrod ( Solidago juncea ) with oval lanceolate toothed leaves and yellow flower heads in branched clusters":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-115113" }, "eagle eye":{ "type":[ "adjective", "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the ability to see or observe keenly":[], ": one that sees or observes keenly":[], ": close watch":[ "keeping an eagle eye on the prisoner" ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "students working under the eagle eyes of the teacher", "an editor with an eagle eye", "an editor with eagle eyes", "Recent Examples on the Web", "His planned self-immolation in tatters, Bendiksen spent days frantically building a Twitter presence for Miskin, ultimately attracting the eagle eye of Chesterton, the UK filmmaker who at last called out the project. \u2014 Tom Simonite, Wired , 6 Oct. 2021", "Beth Kelly, another public school mom and member of the coalition, keeps an eagle eye on the district\u2019s enrollment and budget documents. \u2014 Heather Knight, San Francisco Chronicle , 14 Aug. 2021", "Now volunteers keep an eagle eye out to make sure passers-by don\u2019t harm the birds. \u2014 Lisa J. Huriash, sun-sentinel.com , 5 July 2021", "Sandy, who has the eagle eye of a legal professional and intuition of a Dad who has brought their child up to be a decent human being, notices Seth\u2019s disregard for Anna, his supposed girlfriend, in favor of flirting with Summer. \u2014 Lauren Pinnington, Vulture , 18 June 2021", "Players with an eagle eye and nerves of steel will be able to down more enemies with this weapon than with any other sniper rifle. \u2014 Erik Kain, Forbes , 19 May 2021", "While scouring your bill also keep an eagle eye out for duplicate charges and procedures that weren't even performed, Latham says. \u2014 Jennifer Chesak, Health.com , 10 May 2021", "One of the most thrilling games of the week was at La Salle Prep, which secured a 42-40 win over Ridgeview thanks in part to a referee\u2019s eagle eye on the sideline. \u2014 oregonlive , 13 Apr. 2021", "Six pitches later, Muncy rewarded their eagle eye by crushing a Dayton offering 435 feet to right field, his second homer in as many days and the 20th in LCS history. \u2014 Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY , 14 Oct. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-115132" }, "earache":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": an ache or pain in the ear":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ir-\u02cc\u0101k", "\u02c8i(\u0259)r-\u02cc\u0101k" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "His illness started with a nagging headache and an earache . \u2014 Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times , 10 May 2022", "Each person\u2019s story was very different \u2014 from an addict with pneumonia to a little girl with an earache \u2014 but the care and time Gerada was able to take with each of them remained the same. \u2014 Longreads , 28 Mar. 2022", "The plan to build out its health care footprint seemed to have a shot at success: What busy parent wouldn\u2019t jump at the chance to tackle the grocery list and their child\u2019s earache in a single trip", "Tuesday night appearance on Fallon\u2019s talk show after the country singer\u2019s usual guitarist \u2014 his producer Dave Cobb \u2014 bowed out with an earache . \u2014 Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone , 6 Oct. 2021", "My symptoms included runny nose, earache , loss of smell and taste, congestion, diarrhea, fever and chills, joint pain, back pain, and exhaustion. \u2014 Colleen Stinchcombe, SELF , 22 Jan. 2021", "Mark Cheatham, who at first only developed mild symptoms such as a sore throat and earache before being hospitalized, was soon put on a ventilator after suffering extreme shortness of breath, a dangerous symptom of the virus. \u2014 NBC News , 24 Dec. 2020", "In May, the earache came back stronger, this time with a cough. \u2014 Lizzie Presser, ProPublica , 15 Dec. 2020", "An earache , a sore throat, low oxygen in the blood, and much more \u2014 all are opportunities for remote diagnosis and monitoring. \u2014 Marie Fishpaw, National Review , 18 Oct. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1678, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-115940" }, "earthworm":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0259rth-\u02ccw\u0259rm" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "An invasive earthworm native to east Asia that was discovered in Iowa in 2018 has now spread to at least 11 counties. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 1 June 2022", "An ominous shot of an earthworm feasting on a large pile of fresh horse manure suggests trouble ahead. \u2014 David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter , 27 May 2022", "There has been a lot of press of late concerning an invasive earthworm from Asia now found in 15 states in the Midwest and in Nova Scotia. \u2014 Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News , 21 Apr. 2022", "In the grand scheme of things, and with all the latest and greatest innovations, lures and technology, is there any room at all for the simplest of the simple \u2014 the common earthworm ", "From honoring the often misunderstood earthworm to installing wire to keep away gophers, Tipping explains the best way to create your own ecosystem. \u2014 Sunset Magazine , 6 Apr. 2022", "Southern Native American tribes named the worm moon after the earthworm casts -- essentially feces -- that emerged as the ground thawed at winter's end, according to NASA. \u2014 Angie Orellana Hernandez And Ashley Strickland, CNN , 17 Mar. 2022", "One 2012 study estimated that New Zealand flatworms Arthurdendyus triangulatus killed 20 percent of some earthworm populations in the United Kingdom and Ireland. \u2014 The Washington Post, Arkansas Online , 7 Feb. 2022", "Jim is an earthworm in a universe where Earth is nothing more than a myth. \u2014 Joe Otterson, Variety , 18 Nov. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "14th century, in the 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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-135440" }, "Easter basket":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a basket of candy, toys, etc., that is given to children at Easter":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-140636" }, "East Germanic":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a subdivision of the Germanic languages that includes Gothic \u2014 see Indo-European Languages Table":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1875, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-143918" }, "Earth Day":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a day in April designated for promoting concern for the environment":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1970, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-144629" }, "earth coal":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": coal sense 3a":[ "\u2014 distinguished from charcoal" ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "circa 1552, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-155603" }, "easternmost":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":{ ": furthest to the east":[ "\u2026 the northern tip of the island of Newfoundland, Canada's easternmost province.", "\u2014 Vanda Sendzimir", "No trip to Honolulu is complete without a drive to the easternmost point, Makapuu, about 30 minutes from Waikiki.", "\u2014 The New York Times" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0113-st\u0259rn-\u02ccm\u014dst" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "circa 1631, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-160721" }, "earlier on":{ "type":[ "adverb" ], "definitions":{ ": previously , before":[ "I told you yes earlier on" ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1841, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-164318" }, "East Cleveland":{ "type":[ "geographical name" ], "definitions":{ "city in northeastern Ohio northeast of Cleveland population 17,843":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-164342" }, "earl marshal":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": an officer of state in England serving chiefly as a royal attendant on ceremonial occasions, as marshal of state processions, and as head of the College of Arms":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Besides the rosary, thieves also lifted a set of coronation cups given by Mary to the then- earl marshal , a member of the Howard family. \u2014 Nora Mcgreevy, Smithsonian Magazine , 24 May 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "14th century, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-165445" }, "East Germany":{ "type":[ "geographical name" ], "definitions":{ "the German Democratic Republic \u2014 see germany":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-172525" }, "eave":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the lower border of a roof that overhangs the wall":[ "\u2014 usually used in plural" ], ": a projecting edge (as of a hill)":[ "\u2014 usually used in plural" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0113v" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Move sun-shy potted plants like Fuchsia and orchid cactus (Epiphyllum) under the shade of a leafy tree or an east-facing eave . \u2014 Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune , 4 June 2022", "Over the last two decades, Mike Madrid has battled Democrats, Republicans, Donald Trump and a pesky family of squirrels that assumed residence in the eave of his Midtown Sacramento home. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 12 May 2022", "This pick is all-weather-resistant and can be securely mounted onto a wall or eave . \u2014 Emily Belfiore, Better Homes & Gardens , 11 Aug. 2021", "Then, measure from the eave to the bottom of the existing siding. \u2014 Merle Henkenius, Popular Mechanics , 12 July 2021", "When joining fascia pieces in the corners, run slightly past the original eave fascia, and butt the intersecting gable fascia against this overrun. \u2014 Merle Henkenius, Popular Mechanics , 12 July 2021", "Norman said some fireworks got caught in the eave of the building and exploded, igniting the blaze. \u2014 Adam Ferrise, cleveland , 8 July 2021", "Dumpsters aren\u2019t supposed to be stored in buildings or placed within 5 feet of combustible walls, openings or roof eave lines, according to city fire code. \u2014 oregonlive , 7 July 2021", "There are the triangular windows tucked just under the eave -less gable roof line. \u2014 Sarah Bonnette | Contributing Writer, NOLA.com , 30 Dec. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English eves (singular), from Old English efes ; akin to Old High German obasa portico, Old English \u016bp up \u2014 more at up":"" }, "first_known_use":{ "before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-174044" }, "eaglewood":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": agarwood":[ "The dark brown agarwood or eaglewood , which is formed as a result of the tree's immune response to fungal infection, is the principal product of the tree.", "\u2014 Smita Bhattacharyya" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0113-g\u0259l-\u02ccwu\u0307d" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1669, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-175142" }, "Eastern Ghats":{ "type":[ "geographical name" ], "definitions":{ "chain of mountains in southeastern India extending southwest and south from near the delta of the Mahanadi River in Odisha to the western part of Tamil Nadu; highest point is Mount Dodabetta (in the Nilgiri Hills) at an altitude of 8640 feet (2633 meters) \u2014 see western ghats":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8g\u022fts", "\u02c8g\u0259ts", "\u02c8g\u00e4ts" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-183831" }, "Easter anemone":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": pasqueflower":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-190501" }, "easings":{ "type":[ "plural noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the eaves of a building":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0113z\u1d4anz", "\u02c8\u0101z-", "-z\u0259\u0307nz" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "plural of obsolete & English dialect easing eaves of a building, from Middle English esing , contraction of evesing , from eves eaves + -ing":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-190958" }, "early meadow rue":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a delicate North American spring-flowering meadow rue ( Thalictrum dioicum ) with greenish to purple apetalous flowers":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-191949" }, "eaved":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":{ ": having eaves especially of an indicated kind":[ "deep- eaved", "steep- eaved" ] }, "pronounciation":[ "-vd" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-192916" }, "East Orange":{ "type":[ "geographical name" ], "definitions":{ "city in northeastern New Jersey northwest of Newark population 64,270":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-194121" }, "ear pick":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a device often of precious metal for removing wax or foreign bodies from the ear":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "In one sweep, our ears pick up all of its hierarchical features: pitch, timbre, volume, melody, rhythm, and chords. \u2014 Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica , 9 Apr. 2020" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "14th century, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-195305" }, "earthen":{ "type":[ "adjective" ], "definitions":{ ": made of earth":[], ": earthly":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "-t\u035fh\u0259n", "\u02c8\u0259r-th\u0259n" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "In 1967, the Army Corps of Engineers completed an earthen dike along the Tar's southern bank. \u2014 Tom Foreman Jr., USA TODAY , 28 Apr. 2022", "Two of the members of the $1.5 million pre-design team, AECOM and RiverReach Construction, recently installed an emergency breach in the earthen dam to handle storm runoff. \u2014 Thomas Jewell, cleveland , 26 Apr. 2022", "Another alarm went off last week after explosive vapors were detected outside the boundary of an earthen berm surrounding the tanks, Beauvais said. \u2014 Elizabeth Harball, Anchorage Daily News , 29 Mar. 2022", "Previous satellite images showed that, around military vehicles and artillery positions, the Russians had constructed protective earthen berms. \u2014 Vasco Cotovio, CNN , 4 Apr. 2022", "Instead of focusing on the most obvious architectural features around the site\u2014heaps of bricks and earthen depressions marking the foundations and basements of Main Street\u2014the archaeologists would focus on the Chinese neighborhood. \u2014 Matt Stirn, Smithsonian Magazine , 31 Mar. 2022", "While the Blue Lagoon Village in Kos is most certainly beautiful with its earthen rooms and massive picture windows, the real star of the show here is the drop-dead gorgeous landscape. \u2014 Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure , 21 Mar. 2022", "More tantalizing is an earthen dump at the northern edge of the Citadel mound, created by workers in the third century B.C. to level the surface for a Temple of Athena. \u2014 Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine , 23 Feb. 2022", "The village at the Ocmulgee Mounds site once held a grand plaza that stood in the shadow of the Great Temple Mound, a massive nine-story earthen trapezoid built of countless baskets of soil carried uphill by thousands of laborers. \u2014 Washington Post , 12 Feb. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-200814" }, "eaves board":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": an arris fillet nailed across the rafters at the eaves of a building in order to raise the starter course of slates or tiles":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "Middle English evesbord , from eves + bord board":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-201513" }, "ear shell":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": abalone":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1688, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-201746" }, "eastern white pine":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": white pine sense 1a":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Calico aster, eastern white pine , southern sugar maple, scarlet morning glory. \u2014 Tiana Clark, The Atlantic , 17 Sep. 2021", "Among the most beautiful and delicate-looking Illinois conifer and one that is native only to the northern part of the state is the eastern white pine . \u2014 Sheryl Devore, chicagotribune.com , 24 Dec. 2020", "Willoughby is also concerned about the fate of the eastern white pine , and the chestnut oak, which is already showing signs of distress. \u2014 Clive Thompson, The Atlantic , 9 Oct. 2020", "To the left of the guest house is a pair of columnar eastern white pines that, like the Katsuras, seem not to mind the very same conditions the birch detest. \u2014 Bonnie Blodgett, Twin Cities , 12 Oct. 2019", "An environmental scientist identified its materials, Moses reports: white oak for the frame and bottom, eastern white pine along the sides. \u2014 Erin Blakemore, Smithsonian , 4 May 2017" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1785, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-202325" }, "earpiece":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": one of the two sidepieces that support eyeglasses by passing over or behind the ears":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ir-\u02ccp\u0113s", "\u02c8i(\u0259)r-\u02ccp\u0113s" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "the earpiece of a stethoscope", "Recent Examples on the Web", "The actor struggled to remember his dialogue and required accommodations like an earpiece to feed him his lines and shortened lines. \u2014 Jeannie Roberts, Arkansas Online , 30 May 2022", "The group obtained keys to the classroom from a janitor, and continued working to breach the door, despite commands coming over an officer\u2019s earpiece not to do so, the Times reports. \u2014 Anna Kaplan, Forbes , 3 June 2022", "At one point, the actor had to start wearing an earpiece to have his lines fed to him. \u2014 Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter , 19 May 2022", "Randolph employs a unique bayonet temple that eliminates the traditional hooked earpiece . \u2014 Wes Siler, Outside Online , 11 Aug. 2020", "Dennison also questioned why Spiegel felt that Depp's use of an earpiece on movie sets was a sign of cognitive problems. \u2014 CBS News , 24 May 2022", "Men in tight button-ups and women in skirts and heels tumbled out of Corvettes and Teslas in the parking lot and lined up in front of earpiece -wearing security guards. \u2014 New York Times , 16 May 2022", "The solid stainless-steel chassis of each ADVAR earpiece has been inspired by various raw shapes found in nature, such as the rounded surface of minerals like hematite. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 12 Apr. 2022", "Adjusting an earpiece would sometimes trigger a tap command. \u2014 Jeff Dunn, Ars Technica , 15 Feb. 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1824, in the meaning defined at sense 2":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-204347" }, "eared seal":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": any of a family (Otariidae) of seals including the sea lions and fur seals and having independent mobile hind flippers and small well-developed external ears \u2014 compare hair seal":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Northern fur seals, like sea lions, are eared seals . \u2014 Washington Post , 4 Oct. 2019", "Northern fur seals, like sea lions, are eared seals . \u2014 Dan Joling, Anchorage Daily News , 4 Oct. 2019", "Northern fur seals, like sea lions, are eared seals . \u2014 Washington Post , 4 Oct. 2019", "Northern fur seals, like sea lions, are eared seals . \u2014 Dan Joling, Anchorage Daily News , 4 Oct. 2019", "Northern fur seals, like sea lions, are eared seals . \u2014 Washington Post , 4 Oct. 2019", "Northern fur seals, like sea lions, are eared seals . \u2014 Dan Joling, Anchorage Daily News , 4 Oct. 2019", "Northern fur seals, like sea lions, are eared seals . \u2014 Washington Post , 4 Oct. 2019", "Northern fur seals, like sea lions, are eared seals . \u2014 Dan Joling, Anchorage Daily News , 4 Oct. 2019" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "circa 1808, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-212404" }, "eardrop":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ir-\u02ccdr\u00e4p" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1720, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-214916" }, "earthwork":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the operations connected with excavations and embankments of earth":[], ": a work of art consisting of a portion of land modified by an artist":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0259rth-\u02ccw\u0259rk" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Currently, the earthwork is nearly gone and sits beneath a cemetery, per the Washington Post. \u2014 Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine , 7 Feb. 2022", "The remaining images and evidence of the earthwork were illustrated in 1823 by United States Army Corps of Engineers and were drawn in a book called Ancient Monuments of the Mississippi Valley published by the Smithsonian Institution in 1848. \u2014 Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine , 7 Feb. 2022", "Weiss/Manfredi\u2019s earthwork at the edge of Brooklyn represent mourning as a constriction, a movement from light to darkness and back again. \u2014 Justin Davidson, Curbed , 15 Mar. 2021", "Snipers, missileers and artillerymen on both sides wait for, and take potshots at, the enemy on the opposite earthwork . \u2014 David Axe, Forbes , 6 Dec. 2021", "The figure was long presumed to be ancient, but until recent decades no technologies existed for dating such an earthwork . \u2014 Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker , 12 May 2021", "Yet Dia remains very much the keeper of the Minimal-Conceptual- earthwork flame. \u2014 Roberta Smith, New York Times , 15 Apr. 2021", "Harvey Fite\u2019s large-scale, walkable earthwork sculpture handcrafted with local bluestone is imbued with a mythic sensibility that will inspire awe in visitors of all ages. \u2014 Washington Post , 23 Apr. 2021", "Native Americans shaped the 35-foot-tall earthwork as a ceremonial site between 1200 and 1730. \u2014 Andrew Nelson, WSJ , 23 Apr. 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1633, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-220445" }, "early on":{ "type":[ "adverb" ], "definitions":{ ": at or during an early point or stage":[ "the reasons were obvious early on in the experiment" ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "Others catch a glimpse of it early on but allow themselves to be pulled in different directions and never fully commit to it. \u2014 Melanie Fine, Forbes , 1 July 2022", "That wouldn\u2019t appear to be the case early on , as the funniest scene is also the first. \u2014 Michael Nordine, Variety , 30 June 2022", "Lalonde, mentioned early on as a candidate by the Free Press, was an assistant at Ferris State early in his coaching career, and has been a head coach at the USHL and ECHL level. \u2014 Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press , 30 June 2022", "Pogacar won Tirreno-Adriatico and the UAE Tour this year, and showed his class with an unprecedented long-distance solo attack to win the Strade Bianche in March \u2014 despite being involved in a crash early on in the one-day race. \u2014 Associated Press, BostonGlobe.com , 30 June 2022", "Armstrong was identified as a person of interest early on in the investigation. \u2014 Chris Harris, PEOPLE.com , 30 June 2022", "Michael endured so much pain early on in his life and career: the loss of his lover to AIDS, the loss of his mother. \u2014 Brandon Tensley, CNN , 30 June 2022", "Pogacar won Tirreno-Adriatico and the UAE Tour this year, and showed his class with an unprecedented long-distance solo attack to win the Strade Bianche in March \u2014 despite being involved in a crash early on in the one-day race. \u2014 San Francisco Chronicle , 30 June 2022", "Few questions were asked about the medical credentials of the man who performed most of the abortions early on , a former construction worker who\u2019d seemingly trained with a Mafia doctor and appeared largely in it for the money. \u2014 Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic , 30 June 2022" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1759, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-221850" }, "ear piercer":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": one that pierces the ear":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{ "ear entry 1":"" }, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-222343" }, "eastwardly":{ "type":[ "adverb" ], "definitions":{ ": toward or from the east : easterly":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "circa 1613, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-223223" }, "easement curve":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": a curve (as on a highway) whose degree of curvature is varied either uniformly or according to a definite pattern to give a gradual transition between a tangent and a 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behavior that was not seen in any other observed pair in 1985 or 1986. \u2014 Jillian Mock, Scientific American , 9 Apr. 2021", "As recently as the 1960s, the eastern bluebird population had declined by 90% in its historic range east of the Rocky Mountains during the preceding 50 years. \u2014 Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 25 June 2020", "Go on Bluebird Patrol: Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day and learn about eastern bluebirds 1-2 p.m. Sunday, May 20 at Frohring Meadows park by taking a walk with GPD Field Naturalist Tami Gingrich. \u2014 Joan Rusek, cleveland.com , 13 May 2018", "Betsy Abert, a naturalist with Friends of Grant Park, found a dead eastern bluebird in a box at Grant Park. \u2014 Meg Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 17 Apr. 2018" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1859, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-235112" }, "earflap":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{}, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8ir-\u02ccflap" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "The pitch appeared to hit Marte on the helmet between the brim and earflap . \u2014 Matt Kawahara, San Francisco Chronicle , 3 Sep. 2021", "The league requires players to wear batting helmets with a front earflap . \u2014 New York Times , 15 July 2021", "Mullins was hit on the earflap of his helmet by Kyle Nelson's pitch in the fourth. \u2014 Steve Herrick, Star Tribune , 17 June 2021", "Cute as a button and toasty warm, too, this adorable hat has earflaps to keep a small sledder comfy in the cold. \u2014 Deborah Hornblow, courant.com , 15 Nov. 2019", "The majority of hitters have added the padded plastic that is bolted to the earflap on the batting helmet and extends down a player\u2019s jaw line, covering the cheek bone. \u2014 Ryan Divish, The Seattle Times , 21 Apr. 2018", "Willie Calhoun, who was the Rangers' left fielder in the B game, said that the incident reinforces his decision to wear a helmet that features a pad that extends from the earflap and protects his jaw. \u2014 Jeff Wilson, star-telegram , 6 Mar. 2018", "Eagles center Jason Kelce sported an Elmer Fudd-style wool cap with earflaps that the entire team was given as host-community gifts upon landing. \u2014 USA TODAY , 29 Jan. 2018", "In 1983, earflap helmets were required in the major leagues, although many players still wear helmets covering only the ear exposed to an oncoming pitch. \u2014 Matt Schudel, Washington Post , 21 Oct. 2017" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1823, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220709-235719" }, "Easter bell":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": greater stitchwort":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-000246" }, "East Moline":{ "type":[ "geographical name" ], "definitions":{ "city on the Mississippi River in northwestern Illinois population 21,302":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-001337" }, "eastern waterleaf":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": virginia waterleaf":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1999, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-001706" }, "East Goth":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": ostrogoth":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-005205" }, "early days (yet)":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":{}, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-005559" }, "Early English style":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the first of the pointed Gothic architectural styles used in England (as from 1180 to about 1250)":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-010008" }, "ease off":{ "type":[ "idiom" ], "definitions":{ ": to become less severe":[ "The slope gradually eased off .", "The pressure should ease up soon." ] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{}, "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-013156" }, "eastern time":{ "type":[ "noun" ], "definitions":{ ": the time of the fifth time zone west of Greenwich that includes the eastern U.S. \u2014 see time zone illustration":[] }, "pronounciation":[], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], "synonym_discussion":"", "examples":[ "Recent Examples on the Web", "That investment is currently underwater, with Bitcoin trading around $30,030 as of 4:00pm eastern time . \u2014 John Hyatt, Forbes , 14 May 2022", "Valuations were calculated using close-of-market stock prices, and crypto asset prices as of noon eastern time on both days. \u2014 John Hyatt, Forbes , 25 Jan. 2022", "As of around 12:30pm US eastern time today the Crystal Symphony was sailing off the northwest point of Puerto Rico, according to cruise tracking data. \u2014 Courtney Vinopal, Quartz , 24 Jan. 2022", "Indiana was on the second night of a back-to-back after winning at San Antonio on Saturday night and lost two hours of recovery time due to switching from the central to eastern time zone and daylight savings. \u2014 James Boyd, The Indianapolis Star , 14 Mar. 2022", "The data from Johns Hopkins University is complete as of midnight eastern time in Baltimore, and delays in reporting over the holidays may have played a role in the rising rates. \u2014 Fortune , 4 Jan. 2022", "Powerball will also be holding a special $1 million drawing just after midnight, eastern time , on Jan. 1. \u2014 Nadine El-bawab, ABC News , 31 Dec. 2021", "The best time to catch the bright lights is predicted to be between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. eastern time on Saturday, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, USA Today reports. \u2014 Lisa Kim, Forbes , 30 Oct. 2021", "The opening ceremony takes place on Friday, July 23 at 7am US eastern time (8pm local time). \u2014 Annabelle Timsit, Quartz , 19 July 2021" ], "history_and_etymology":{}, "first_known_use":{ "1878, in the meaning defined above":"" }, "time_of_retrieval":"20220710-021636" }, "East Ham":{ "type":[ "geographical name" ], "definitions":{ "former county borough of southeastern England in Essex, now part of Newham":[] }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8\u0113st-\u02c8ham" ], "synonyms":[], "antonyms":[], 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