overhears

present tense third-person singular of overhear
as in hears
to listen to (another in private conversation) it's not polite to try to overhear intimate friends sharing confidences

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  • In a world full of people waiting for their turn to speak, being someone who truly hears others is rare and valuable.
    Lorraine K. Lee, Contributor, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
  • In a second venture, Deadline hears that WME will spin out its NFL representation business, which Whitesell will acquire and run as a standalone agency.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Overhears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhears. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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