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as in realizes
to come to an awareness of
I heard your sister is home from the hospital
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Recent Examples of hears
Walsh urged anyone who hears credible threats of violence, particularly in domestic situations, to report them immediately, saying early intervention gives law enforcement the best chance to prevent tragedy.
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Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Kevin Costner is the Iowa farmer who hears strange voices and builds a ball field in his corn.
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Alicent fights back and is ultimately rescued by Grand Maester Orwyle, who hears her screams.
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Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
For example, Schuetz hears complaints about the shortages of skilled labor, but the industry isn’t adopting process automation.
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Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
In France — where temperatures soared even higher — Variety hears that the number of broken units led to many having to limit capacities.
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Alex Ritman,
Variety,
29 June 2026
Deadline hears that there is disquiet at the BBC over the corporation’s decision to broadcast helicopter footage of Andy Burnham‘s journey from Manchester to London.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Weintritt hears similar questions from patients.
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Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
As Molineux passes by, Robin recognizes his kinsman and hears the cruel laughter of the mob.
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John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Kevin Costner is the Iowa farmer who hears strange voices and builds a ball field in his corn.
—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Alicent fights back and is ultimately rescued by Grand Maester Orwyle, who hears her screams.
—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
For example, Schuetz hears complaints about the shortages of skilled labor, but the industry isn’t adopting process automation.
—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
In France — where temperatures soared even higher — Variety hears that the number of broken units led to many having to limit capacities.
—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
29 June 2026
Deadline hears that there is disquiet at the BBC over the corporation’s decision to broadcast helicopter footage of Andy Burnham‘s journey from Manchester to London.
—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Weintritt hears similar questions from patients.
—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
As Molineux passes by, Robin recognizes his kinsman and hears the cruel laughter of the mob.
—
John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hears
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Rhaenyra realizes that she’s been played and confronts the child.
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This young adult fantasy follows a 16-year-old who discovers a magical attack and realizes this new world of demons and mages has a connection to her mother’s death.
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Subtronics is a smaller artist, per Spotify listens, but is known for his live performance ability and creativity when mixing.
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Getting it right takes patience, research, and a surgeon who truly listens.
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As the two form a close bond, Laila discovers there's some weird business going on within the house that threatens both of them.
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Despite the hotel being burned to the ground, Enola discovers both a war medal and a friend — Mikiel Mizzi (Azzopardi).
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Headquartered in China’s eastern Jiangsu province, the company sees advanced packaging as a strategic priority as demand grows for more powerful and efficient chips, the South China Morning Post reported.
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Habitat for Humanity ReStore sees higher demand for patio furniture and planters in summer.
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Sensors read a physiological signal, feed it back in real time, and the user learns to nudge it in a calmer direction.
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Junior talent now learns strategy earlier while AI handles repetitive production, giving humans more space for taste, storytelling and relationships.
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In addition, a 2024 CDCR report finds that people who spent a year or longer in a fire camp have lower recidivism rates compared to fire camp-eligible individuals who did not participate in fire camps.
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Across Alto Adige, Trentino and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, sauvignon blanc finds a delicious middle ground.
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“Hears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hears. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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