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.
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And over 334 million people and counting have tuned in to the show — from their phones.
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Lauren Wilson, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
With 116 medal events over 19 days, there is endless entertainment for viewers tuning in from Austin.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Viewers can tune in live to Wednesday's hearing as Bondi likely attempts to defend her approach to the Epstein files as well as her leadership of the department writ large.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Around 135 million viewers tuned in to watch Bad Bunny’s elaborate live performance from northern California during Sunday’s game.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Wilson, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
With 116 medal events over 19 days, there is endless entertainment for viewers tuning in from Austin.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Viewers can tune in live to Wednesday's hearing as Bondi likely attempts to defend her approach to the Epstein files as well as her leadership of the department writ large.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Around 135 million viewers tuned in to watch Bad Bunny’s elaborate live performance from northern California during Sunday’s game.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Tune in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tune%20in. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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