1
as in realizing
to come to an awareness of
I heard your sister is home from the hospital
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2
as in listening
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 hearing
Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Thomas Geoghegan, an attorney representing the faith leaders, told Gettleman during Tuesday’s hearing that religious leaders successfully ministered to people inside the facility on Ash Wednesday without any security concerns arising.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
At Milwaukee Sign Language School, deaf students learn American Sign Language alongside hearing students, while the program at Neeskara and Golda Meir focuses on oral and auditory training.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Robinson is due back in court April 17 for a hearing on a defense motion to ban cameras from the courtroom.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Thomas Geoghegan, an attorney representing the faith leaders, told Gettleman during Tuesday’s hearing that religious leaders successfully ministered to people inside the facility on Ash Wednesday without any security concerns arising.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
Robinson is set to return to court April 17 for hearing on a defense motion to ban cameras from the courtroom.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
At Milwaukee Sign Language School, deaf students learn American Sign Language alongside hearing students, while the program at Neeskara and Golda Meir focuses on oral and auditory training.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearing
Noun
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That shop, Orange County Drum & Percussion, better known as OCDP, would go on to define the look and sound of a generation of alternative rock drummers.—
Jeff Miller,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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Ray Suen rounds out the sound with string arrangements performed on violin and viola.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But nobody seemed bothered Saturday night by the new stadium’s location, or by the work left to be done finishing it, or by the long delay realizing this night, or even by settling for a draw.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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There’s nothing more devastating than opening your travel bag and realizing your expensive shampoo leaked all over your precious personal belongings.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the past, her songs were so littered with personal details that listening felt voyeuristic.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
31 Mar. 2026
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Superior sound quality and noise-canceling technology make these wireless headphones a must-have for listening to your favorite tunes or watching movies.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Later Wednesday, the SLS upper stage sent Integrity into a high Earth orbit ranging as far as 46,000 miles away, treating the crew to the sight of a lunar eclipse along the way.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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Crew has an amazing sight in store Four days later during the lunar flyby, the moon will appear to be the size of a basketball held at arm’s length.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After discovering secret letters between two Victorian poets, academics Roland and Maud set out to untangle a literary mystery.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, volunteers called emergency services after discovering their client had fallen.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Whizzing by the moon up to 6,000 miles above the surface, the astronauts will also glimpse the celestial body's full disk, seeing sights that not even the Apollo astronauts witnessed.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Being embedded meant slowing down, listening, and understanding the genealogy of the triennial itself—seeing HT25 not as a rupture, but as part of an ongoing continuum.—
Wassan Al-Khudhairi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The head coach enjoys learning about the experiences of journeyman backups.—
Mike Kaye
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Years spent learning the craft gave Jovy insight into how ideas travel through culture and how messages resonate across communities.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In an increasingly digital world, church leaders say many are seeking deeper connection--and finding it during Holy Week.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Gluting committed after finding that fit at Oklahoma.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Hearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearing. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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