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Recent Examples of overhear
Bridgman said the first time Fraraccio was arrested, someone in her apartment complex overheard the altercation and called the police.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
The inmate claimed the whole wing overheard the exchange.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
One passenger was overheard telling others that her flight waited around three hours.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2026
Packed with mistaken identities, overheard conversations, and joyful chaos, this beloved classic is one of Shakespeare’s most enduring comedies.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
The inmate claimed the whole wing overheard the exchange.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
One passenger was overheard telling others that her flight waited around three hours.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2026
Packed with mistaken identities, overheard conversations, and joyful chaos, this beloved classic is one of Shakespeare’s most enduring comedies.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhear
Verb
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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For me, one of the most memorable moments in Proust is when the narrator first hears his grandmother’s voice on the phone.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The district is encouraging families to monitor their children for any signs of illness.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Arrizurieta said the chamber, just like the city, is closely monitoring developments.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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John offers to marry Claire to protect her when the British Army wants to arrest her for spying.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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Mizan also reported that Iran executed a man on charges of spying for Israel's Mossad intelligence agency.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Overhear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhear. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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