garnered; garnering
ˈgär-nə-riŋ 
ˈgärn-
1
a
: to gather into storage
b
: to deposit as if in a granary
volumes in which he has garnered the fruits of his lifetime labors—
Reinhold Niebuhr
Reinhold Niebuhr2
a
: to acquire by effort : earn
garnered much praise for his fundraising
b
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Examples of garner in a Sentence
She garnered more evidence to support her theory.
The senator has spent much time garnering financial support for his upcoming campaign.
The novel has garnered much praise and several awards.
Recent Examples on the Web
The Federalist Society has built an incredible propaganda apparatus, including its own film and video studio that garners millions of views on YouTube.
—Michael Avery, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2024
The photo has garnered nearly 9 million likes on Medina's Instagram alone.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 6 Aug. 2024
Barger, the board’s lone Republican, seized on the suggestion as a path forward that could garner support from her more progressive counterparts.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2024
The clip has garnered more than four million views.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 Aug. 2024
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Michael Avery, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2024
The photo has garnered nearly 9 million likes on Medina's Instagram alone.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 6 Aug. 2024
Barger, the board’s lone Republican, seized on the suggestion as a path forward that could garner support from her more progressive counterparts.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2024
The clip has garnered more than four million views.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 Aug. 2024
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“Garner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/garner. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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Garner
biographical name
Gar·ner
ˈgär-nər
John Nance 1868–1967 American politician; vice president of the U.S. (1933–41)
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