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

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Recent Examples of earshot The heated exchange, which reportedly occurred within earshot of President Donald Trump and other administration officials, highlighted ongoing friction within Trump's economic team, particularly over control of the Internal Revenue Service. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025 Dana rushes to draw Mel’s blood, while also ordering every doctor and nurse within earshot who’s a universal donor to get in line behind Mel. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2025 Common to woodlands, scrublands, savanna and villages across most of East Africa, they can be found in small flocks, usually making a variety of noisy scolds and shrieks at anyone within earshot. Matt Kracht, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025 Following the TVLine Spotlight conversation, with the cameras off and the crowd out of earshot, TVLine invited McClarnon to freely elaborate on the very special cameos. Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 9 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for earshot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earshot
Noun
  • But higher ed officials sought that support, at numerous public hearings and meetings, to cover regular operations, and many legislators say everyone, including Lamont administration officials, understood this.
    Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025
  • And the education committee had already advanced Kent on a 12-11 vote without a hearing in late May.
    Chris Quintana, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • People are also reading: Boy, 12, falls to his death from balcony on Royal Caribbean cruise ship returning to Texas Cruise ship is 'disappointed' about 'spreading rumors' The cruise ship passengers reportedly woke to the sound of sirens around 3 or 4 a.m. on July 23.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 29 July 2025
  • Whether arriving by seaplane, yacht, or helicopter from Vancouver Harbour or Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, guests step into a world where grizzlies roam the shoreline, eagles soar overhead, and the only sounds are wind through the trees and waves against the dock.
    Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 28 July 2025
Noun
  • That distance translated into their own relationship as well.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 28 July 2025
  • The Stonebridge Crossing project is a bit closer in nature to The Shops at Evergreen Walk, an upscale retail center in South Windsor where developers have been adding apartments within walking distance.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 28 July 2025
Noun
  • The cast already had their sights set on the night ahead, which would include a trip back to Karma.
    Angela Andaloro, People.com, 30 July 2025
  • One is always within sight of a shady area with benches or chairs, appreciated by those visitors past a certain age.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025

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“Earshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earshot. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

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