tune in
verb
tuned in; tuning in; tunes in
: to listen to or view a broadcast of
tuned in the weather report
1
: to listen to or view a broadcast
We tuned in to hear the election results.
2
: to understand and be aware of a situation
He was not tuned in to the needs of his staff.
Examples of tune in in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
That should be setting alarm bells ringing in Washington, where officials should be tuned in to this crisis and eager to act.
—
The Virginian Pilot and Daily Press Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Twenty-nine million Americans watched Prince Harry marry American actress Meghan Markle in 2018, according to Nielsen, and 23 million tuned in seven years prior to watch his older brother Prince William wed Kate Middleton.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
But Euphoria, against all odds, made its return last night, and the New York Magazine staff tuned in to see what Rue, Jules, Nate, Cassie, Maddy, and Lexi have been up to since graduation.
—The Editors, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
After nearly two decades of families tuning in to Westerns, game shows and mysteries, the industry began to see a decline in viewership for these tentpole programs.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tune in
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
The Virginian Pilot and Daily Press Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Twenty-nine million Americans watched Prince Harry marry American actress Meghan Markle in 2018, according to Nielsen, and 23 million tuned in seven years prior to watch his older brother Prince William wed Kate Middleton.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
But Euphoria, against all odds, made its return last night, and the New York Magazine staff tuned in to see what Rue, Jules, Nate, Cassie, Maddy, and Lexi have been up to since graduation.
—The Editors, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
After nearly two decades of families tuning in to Westerns, game shows and mysteries, the industry began to see a decline in viewership for these tentpole programs.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tune in
Cite this Entry
“Tune in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tune%20in. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
