Thesaurus results for EARSHOT

earshot

noun

ˈir-ˌshät

Definition of earshot

as in hearing

range of hearing babysitters should remain within earshot of young children

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Recent Examples of earshot Follow these three simple steps to protect the comfort, safety, and overall experience of everyone within earshot—as well as the staff. — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 12 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for earshot

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There is a public hearing to discuss the site plan for the data center.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2026
By the end of the hearing, council member Robert Gillis remained unconvinced.

— Noah Daly August 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of hearing

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Its songwriting is modern and progressive, while its sound is vintage country, as though it were pulled straight out of 1960s Nashville.

— Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 27 July 2026
Since then, the group has become one of the biggest rock acts in the world, and its edgy sound has continued to evolve, becoming slightly more appealing to a wider audience while simultaneously shaping what rock music is like today.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of sound

Noun

Within a short distance from Kansas City lies an abundance of ways to experience nature at Missouri state parks.

— Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Richmond, Virginia Virginia’s mountains, beaches, and rivers bat well above average in the natural beauty department, and Richmond puts you within driving distance of all of it.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026

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