How to Use overhear in a Sentence

overhear

verb

• They were overheard discussing the project.
• I overheard a rumor about you.
• She overheard what her boss said to his secretary.
• One of my mom’s friends overheard people talking about me in a salon.
  — The Cut, 20 July 2017
• Another customer overheard this and walked up and asked the child what the issue was.
  — Nina Mandell, USA TODAY, 28 Sep. 2017
• But, first, an overheard back-and-forth between Harris and Trump.
  — Hannah Jocelyn, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2024
• Gardner had overheard Pastuk telling his friend about those who had been tortured and killed for assisting the authorities.
  — Karen Bliss, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2017
• In one, Dar overhears a journalist talking to a man in Gaza who lost nearly two dozen family members, stating their names and ages out loud.
  — Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2024
• Details of the conversation came from a Democratic congresswoman who overheard the call.
  — CBS News, 18 Oct. 2017
• At one point, a guest could be overheard explaining the differences between the L train and the J and Z trains, lines which Brooklynites know all too well.
  — Maria Ward, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2017
• An unidentified person who overheard the story was disturbed by it, recorded the miners' conversation and turned the audio over to authorities.
  — Cleve R. Wootson Jr., chicagotribune.com, 11 Sep. 2017
• While much of Europe basked on the beach, elaborate rites and unfamiliar incantations could be overheard in the French capital.
  — The Economist, 9 Sep. 2017
• Some cheers and laughs could be overheard from the GOP side of the floor.
  — Savannah Behrmann, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2019
• Linna overheard, and signed Archie & The Bunkers on the spot.
  — Joey Morona, cleveland.com, 14 Feb. 2018
• Other nearby units from the clan could overhear the rhythm.
  — Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2024
• Mary couldn't help but overhear Whitney's comment, and called her out in front of the group.
  — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE.com, 19 Dec. 2021
• In the show, Colin doesn’t see that Penelope has overheard him.
  — Kari Sonde, TIME, 16 May 2024
• At that dinner, Sondland had a phone call with Trump that was loud enough for the table to overhear.
  — Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 13 Nov. 2019
• Belly storms off and sees that Conrad and Jeremiah overheard the whole fight.
  — Erica Gonzales, ELLE, 13 Aug. 2023
• His father, Zach Swallen, said that Boom overheard the plot from the 14-year-old at school and inquired for more details.
  — The Enquirer, 12 Feb. 2024
• Smith got off the bus, set his bags down for a moment and overheard a conversation about the Olive Branch.
  — Morgan Greene, chicagotribune.com, 28 Nov. 2019
• Thanks to the close proximity, Kate and the kids were also overheard by the other shoppers in the store.
  — Kayleigh Roberts, Marie Claire, 24 Dec. 2018
• Steve exchanged looks with Andrea, who sat close enough to overhear.
  — Allegra Goodman, The New Yorker, 18 Jan. 2021
• At one point, a woman could be overheard saying the guys had slapped the backsides of her and a friend earlier.
  — Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2019
• The team was able to overhear a problem that needed to be addressed and make an adjustment to plans.
  — Katherine Bindley, WSJ, 3 Sep. 2022
• To that point, one escort was overheard reminding a guest that drinks weren’t allowed on the dance floor.
  — al, 21 Feb. 2023
• Some overheard gossip reveals itself as just the tip of the iceberg.
  — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2024
• The fight broke out after Alexander overheard Robinette talking about him in the mess tent.
  — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Feb. 2024
• When Ford first overheard the men on the old Huntsville death row playing D.&D., they were engaged in a fast, high-octane version.
  — Keri Blakinger, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2023
• One evening, her two brothers overheard and told their parents.
  — Aurelien Breeden, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2023

Last Updated: 28 Oct 2024