as in audible
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1
as in realized
to come to an awareness of
I heard your sister is home from the hospital
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as in listened
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing
at least hear what I have to say before you start disagreeing
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Recent Examples of heard
Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
At one point, a song disparaging Noem and serving as an anti-ICE anthem that’s been widely circulated on social media could be heard coming from a crowd gathered outside the stadium.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Muffled thuds are heard, and the crying stops.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
While adults are generally silent, chicks make raucous noises that can be heard a quarter of a mile away from a nesting colony.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Just over two months ago, few people had heard of Heated Rivalry.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Although site plans have yet to be submitted, the initial proposal heard in December was for a hyperscale data center on more than 300 acres of land near 32 Mile Road between Michigan Highway 53 and Powell Road.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
But his usage of the term — heard for decades as the ultimate patriotic American phrase — stirred debate over its context.
—Kaylee Holland, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Vonn could be heard screaming in pain on the NBC broadcast of the race as a hush fell over the spectators, including members of Vonn's family waiting at the finish line.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
She's also heard praise from her mom.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
At one point, a song disparaging Noem and serving as an anti-ICE anthem that’s been widely circulated on social media could be heard coming from a crowd gathered outside the stadium.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Muffled thuds are heard, and the crying stops.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
While adults are generally silent, chicks make raucous noises that can be heard a quarter of a mile away from a nesting colony.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Just over two months ago, few people had heard of Heated Rivalry.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Although site plans have yet to be submitted, the initial proposal heard in December was for a hyperscale data center on more than 300 acres of land near 32 Mile Road between Michigan Highway 53 and Powell Road.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
But his usage of the term — heard for decades as the ultimate patriotic American phrase — stirred debate over its context.
—Kaylee Holland, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Vonn could be heard screaming in pain on the NBC broadcast of the race as a hush fell over the spectators, including members of Vonn's family waiting at the finish line.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heard
Adjective
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Her soaring voice and the simple backing instruments led to audible crowd cheers and moving athlete reactions.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2026
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Jason and Travis Kelce, brothers and former Super Bowl players who also grew up in Cleveland Heights, learned of the campaign and quickly kicked in $10,000, allowing 14 members of Edwards’ family to come to Italy — where their cheers were audible every time her name was announced.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Much of that could be realized in a Chicago stadium not far from downtown.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Hair extensions — a styling staple for millions of women, particularly women of color — may contain far more potentially harmful chemicals than researchers once realized.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The alternative to appreciating the fact that one of the most listened-to artists on the planet is also a breathtaking showman with an altruistic heart is pretending that Kid Rock had the more impactful evening.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Duke, who was widowed two years ago, listened, visibly moved.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While the production design has a clearly discernible vision, several of the characters have room to grow in Remy Bumppo’s staging.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Take note of other discernible physical and mental changes.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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On his phone, customs agents discovered messages encouraging extreme violence, rape, Nazism and self-harm.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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When the children were finally taken into state custody, many were discovered to have a vast array of illnesses, developmental delays, and genetic conditions that had been left untreated.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The salt level was perfect for everyone, and many said the corn flavor was perceptible without being overwhelming.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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Underneath the jokes, though, there is perceptible movement.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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During the trial, jurors learned about grim Google searches Brian had made after his wife died, including how to saw a body and how to clean blood off of wood floors.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
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Fanatics shared the moment Tennessee Titans first overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward, saw Brady pop up on the screen to give him some wise words.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Two executive chefs ago, Georgie had a distinguishable French bent under the leadership of RJ Yoakum, who previously spent years working for Thomas Keller at The French Laundry.—
Claire Ballor
Staff Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The team recorded the neuron’s electrical activity to test whether the process could produce distinguishable signals.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Heard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heard. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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