1
as in realized
to come to an awareness of
I heard your sister is home from the hospital
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2
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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as in audible
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Recent Examples of heard
Armando Garcia, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office What To Know Videos posted on social media after the shooting showed officers carrying Zinn from the scene as students can be heard screaming.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Brad Paisley even wrote an original Christmas song to celebrate, which can be heard in the promo above.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
This season the juggernauts of holiday programming have heard the fans and are granting their wishes.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
As the music began, a voice could be heard through the speakers – and even from behind the stage.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
When Paradzai heard the pop from the shot that hit Kirk, the international student from Zimbabwe was confused.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Trump heard it, liked it, and began repeating it himself.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
In a video taken by a security camera at his mother's driveway, obtained by ABC News, a federal agent can be heard asking Gamez Lira to turn off the engine and to not resist.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office What To Know Videos posted on social media after the shooting showed officers carrying Zinn from the scene as students can be heard screaming.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Brad Paisley even wrote an original Christmas song to celebrate, which can be heard in the promo above.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
This season the juggernauts of holiday programming have heard the fans and are granting their wishes.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
As the music began, a voice could be heard through the speakers – and even from behind the stage.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
When Paradzai heard the pop from the shot that hit Kirk, the international student from Zimbabwe was confused.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Trump heard it, liked it, and began repeating it himself.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heard
Verb
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Whatever scenario ultimately unfolds, Zaslav for one seemingly will see his wish for media biz consolidation realized.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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In the Western world, perhaps no one has more influence over how this future may be realized than Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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During the first meeting, the patient’s hair loss pattern is analyzed, the quality of the donor area is evaluated, and the patient’s expectations are listened to in detail.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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The team analyzed data collected from 2003 to 2023 from more than 236,000 Americans as part of the American Time Use Survey; the data included how often participants read physical books, magazines, newspapers, or listened to audio and electronic books on an average day.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The request drew audible groans and shouts from other members.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Planetary Healing As Governance Template When scientists discovered the expanding hole over Antarctica in the 1980s, the world faced a choice between short-term economic interests and long-term planetary survival.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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After being discovered outside the Gladstone Road address, the baby was taken to the hospital, the release noted, without naming the then 25-year-old suspect.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Your device setup or cellular networks if discernible.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Trump’s Alaska meeting with his Russian counterpart last month resulted in no formal agreement or any discernible progress towards one.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The trees were cut down, sawed in half, hollowed out and tied back together for the musicians to use.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 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
Verb
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Police learned that Sandeen was in a hangar at Rush City Regional Airport.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
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Cáceres knew her work was dangerous and, from a young age, Zúñiga learned to take her safety seriously amid fears of kidnapping.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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My sister looked up at me and ever so gently, with barely perceptible pressure, squeezed my hand.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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That perceptible swing—characterized by personality, warmth, and settled approachability—coincided with Amy Astley’s appointment as our head of editorial content.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Heard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heard. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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