Meaning & use
garnering
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Gathering or accumulating something, especially praise, support, or attention, over time.
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The documentary is garnering praise from critics around the world.
The candidate has been garnering support in the final weeks before the election.
A note on using this word
Common in news writing; typically pairs with abstract nouns like attention, support, praise, or interest rather than physical objects.
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losingsquandering
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