1
as in realizing
to come to an awareness of
I heard your sister is home from the hospital
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of hearing
Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
As the direct result of Allen's lobbying—testifying at community hearings, providing public comment and providing evidence for a class action lawsuit against Saint-Gobain for its neglect—the Merrimack factory was shut down in May 2024.
—Elisabeth Brier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
From building Wakanda to the Mississippi Delta in ‘Sinners,’ hearing her talk about her process and research is going to be such a gift for the students at SCAD.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hearing
Noun
Public hearings were scheduled to be held in October and November, and the board could take a vote on the final restructuring proposal as soon as December.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
As the direct result of Allen's lobbying—testifying at community hearings, providing public comment and providing evidence for a class action lawsuit against Saint-Gobain for its neglect—the Merrimack factory was shut down in May 2024.
—Elisabeth Brier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
What was your immediate reaction to hearing the news of Robert Redford’s passing?
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
From building Wakanda to the Mississippi Delta in ‘Sinners,’ hearing her talk about her process and research is going to be such a gift for the students at SCAD.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hearing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearing
Noun
-
Miley Cyrus’ eighth studio album Something Beautiful arrived earlier this year complete with a visual album and a continuing evolution of the lifelong star’s sound.—
Chris Malone Méndez,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
-
The spacious music venue features state-of-the-art lighting and sound, a massive stage, auditorium seating with a balcony, and a plush VIP lounge with an elite bar.—
Amy Bentley,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Companies are realizing that authentic cultural connection and inclusive design are really and truly business necessities.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
16 Sep. 2025
-
The confusion peaked in 2019 when users on X began realizing the bearded figure wasn't Galifianakis, whose breakout role in The Hangover came decades later, but Redford at age 35.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Be open to listening to those young people as well, and learning from them about how things are changing, especially in the worlds of AI and digital marketing.—
Sarah Barnes-Humphrey,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
-
Researchers believe their approach could help resource managers working on marine conservation efforts and sustainable fishing practices, by listening to what the animals are doing, without disturbing them.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The architects of Project Franklin, former White House Acting Principal Deputy National Cyber Director Jake Braun and DEF CON founder Jeff Moss, first set their sights on water — partnering with the National Rural Water Association.—
Jenna McLaughlin,
NPR,
20 Sep. 2025
-
Soak in the sights of the season from the cozy front porch, perhaps from the perch of an oversized padded rocking chair, or borrow a kayak and paddle to a secluded island.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
The life sciences sector is increasingly ambitious in its drug development activity, discovering and harnessing new molecules and devising more targeted therapies with implications for clinical trials and in-market safety monitoring.—
Aman Wasan,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
-
The Mexican filmmaker then name checked two of the biggest auteurs Korea has in directors Park Chan-wook — whose new thriller No Other Choice opened this year’s BIFF — and Oscar-winner Bong Joon-ho (Parasite), who credits the festival with first discovering his genius.—
Mathew Scott,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Kolvet told Fortune that he is dedicated to seeing Kirk’s podcast continue, but a detailed plan is still in the works.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
-
Even brief, ambient points of contact — waiting for a table, sharing the dining room, seeing who else is seated nearby — may shift how people view one another, as well as their own economic prospects.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
These students are learning to think computationally while maintaining human judgment.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
-
In his leisure time, Atharva loves learning about digital marketing and watching soccer matches.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Some of that production was down to the offensive line finding its footing, but most came down to the elite talent of both backs.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
-
By studying how Penicillium adapts in cheese caves, scientists can gain insights into how Aspergillus adapts inside the lung environment, potentially finding new ways to treat these varied health conditions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Hearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearing. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share