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

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Recent Examples of earshot Meanwhile, like any good father of the bride, Raphe Sonenshein held court at the grazing table, encouraging anyone in earshot to pile plates with charcuterie, taralli and gildas curated by Catalina Flores (Panhead LA) and Ryan Vesper (Gourmet Imports). Kit Warchol, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026 Multi-generation families from China and Korea dined within earshot of my table at dinner. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 That's the vibe at this sunny seaside resort located on the south shore of the island, where 11 villas and suites, some with private pools or hot tubs, invite guests to unwind, undisturbed, within earshot of the waves. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026 The Easter Bunny was out of earshot this time. Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for earshot
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Noun
  • The project had received a continuance from an initial public hearing April 20, at which City Council member Natalie Jangula and others raised concerns about a lack of open space.
    Noah Daly June 16, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
  • Those supporters were left unchallenged by stewards, despite FIFA winning a court hearing enabling them to lawfully prohibit people showing the lion-and-sun flags on the grounds of them carrying a political message and potentially causing disturbances.
    Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • How does the fastest pitch ever thrown by a starter sound?
    Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
  • For 90 years, Baker's has stayed true to form, allowing musicians to showcase their talents while introducing audiences to new sounds.
    Terell Bailey, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
  • In the distance, a man and a woman trudge through the drifts toward the apartment courtyard.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • The bickering began when plans for a watch party outside Madison Square Garden, a now-common sight during the Knicks' playoff run, were scrapped ahead of Wednesday night's game.
    Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026
  • But for now, he's got his sights set on Team England ahead of the North American World Cup, which kicks off in Mexico City June 11.
    Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026

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“Earshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earshot. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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