as in hearing
range of hearing babysitters should remain within earshot of young children

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Recent Examples of earshot An argument about unfaithfulness turned deadly when a man is accused of fatally shooting his wife within earshot of two children, investigators say. Mark Price, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025 In that sense, the Canadiens are achieving their goals, beginning 2025 with a .500 record and within earshot of a playoff spot. Scott Powers, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025 On Wednesday, a New York judge threatened to toss Trump out of the courtroom after the belligerent ex-President could be heard making disparaging comments about Carroll within earshot of the jury. John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Dec. 2024 Reef House Elevated above the sand and in earshot of the waves, Reef House at Rosewood Little Dix Bay offers a fresh farm-to-table dining experience that is singular in Virgin Gorda. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for earshot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earshot
Noun
  • They were being held at the Warren County Correctional Center pending a detention hearing.
    Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Prior to the hearing, she will be expected to undergo mental health reviews.
    Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • It was pieced together chaotically, merging song snippets by Anderson and guitarist Steve Howe, adding bits of a raucous group jam for an intro that kicks off with the sounds of water and chirping birds, then erupts into psychedelic rock at the speed of light.
    Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Start your morning with a meditative flute accompanied by a magenta sunrise, or experience the peaceful sounds of a bird sanctuary while a yellow sunrise gently shines on your face.
    Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Raffael Cerqueira via knockout at 2:12 of Round 1 (Punches to head at distance) UFC Seattle took place at Climate Pledge Arena.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • So, the soft, warm light during the golden hours enhances the vibrant colors of the red rock formations without a cloud in sight.
    Emese Maczko, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Trefil notes that this type of observation is like tracking the moon by its influence on the tides, which remains constant even if the moon is not in sight.
    Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025

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“Earshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earshot. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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