garner
verb (used with object)
to gather or deposit in or as if in a granary or other storage place.
garnering
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present participleof garner.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Now, don’t get me wrong: The movie isn’t exactly garnering Oscar buzz, or even eliciting the fervent “you’ve got to see this!” refrain that followed 2014’s “Gone Girl” around.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026
SLF spent between $34,700 and $46,715 promoting the site's articles on Meta platforms through late August, garnering at least 3.6 million views, according to NewsGuard.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
Early on, they crowdsourced tips through a podcast, garnering help from amateur genealogists listening in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
He was the top vote-getter in the June 2 primary, garnering 46.1% of the vote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
In 1924, when William cracked an “unbreakable” Navy code machine, he was accused of garnering inside information from Elizebeth.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
