as in heard
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing
would you listen to what I have to say?
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Recent Examples of listened
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.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
The Duke, who was widowed two years ago, listened, visibly moved.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The 44-year-old listened to her colleagues’ speeches and those of other hopefuls, made small talk with fellow members and then left.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Martinez stood at the lectern quietly as the judge issued her ruling, while her sister and a family friend also listened from the front row of the courtroom gallery.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
While Tomlyn spoke, Chloe listened and seemed to agree.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Jackson listened to his dad's speeches before making his run official on his father's 84th birthday in October.
—CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
This lopsided experience leads to the belief that being listened to is not the same as being understood.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The Realtors in attendance, which included longtime agent Franco Garcia, listened with mostly an open mind.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
The Duke, who was widowed two years ago, listened, visibly moved.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
The 44-year-old listened to her colleagues’ speeches and those of other hopefuls, made small talk with fellow members and then left.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Martinez stood at the lectern quietly as the judge issued her ruling, while her sister and a family friend also listened from the front row of the courtroom gallery.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
While Tomlyn spoke, Chloe listened and seemed to agree.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Jackson listened to his dad's speeches before making his run official on his father's 84th birthday in October.
—CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
This lopsided experience leads to the belief that being listened to is not the same as being understood.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The Realtors in attendance, which included longtime agent Franco Garcia, listened with mostly an open mind.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for listened
heard
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She's also heard praise from her mom.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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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,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Listened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listened. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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