1
as in realizing
to come to an awareness of
I heard your sister is home from the hospital
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2
as in listening
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing
at least hear what I have to say before you start disagreeing
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Recent Examples of hearing
Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
Prior to the hearing, she will be expected to undergo mental health reviews.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 27 Feb. 2025
The bill now heads to a public hearing scheduled for Thursday morning, setting the stage for a potential floor vote that same day.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services no longer closes cases when the offender and their family don’t show up to a hearing, Secretary Vincent Schiraldi told a state House committee Wednesday
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—Mikenzie Frost, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Due to bail reform in New Jersey, criminal defendants are either charged under a summons and allowed to go home until their court date, or they are charged under a warrant and held in custody until a pretrial detention hearing.
—Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
Prior to the hearing, she will be expected to undergo mental health reviews.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 27 Feb. 2025
The bill now heads to a public hearing scheduled for Thursday morning, setting the stage for a potential floor vote that same day.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services no longer closes cases when the offender and their family don’t show up to a hearing, Secretary Vincent Schiraldi told a state House committee Wednesday
Subscribe to continue reading this article.
—Mikenzie Frost, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearing
Noun
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With each new album has come a new Lady Gaga, a new look, a new statement, a new avant garde outfit and a new sound.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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It was pieced together chaotically, merging song snippets by Anderson and guitarist Steve Howe, adding bits of a raucous group jam for an intro that kicks off with the sounds of water and chirping birds, then erupts into psychedelic rock at the speed of light.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Young people also are realizing that clicking on other people's exaggerated lifestyles doesn't lead to a positive frame of mind.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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No, the real jolt came from realizing the true breadth of Jacinto’s range.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Their roundtable conversation felt like listening to a podcast in all the right ways — casual and conversational.—
Dan Shanoff,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Matz and Fedde aren't being shopped, but the Cardinals are reportedly listening to offers on both of them.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Trefil notes that this type of observation is like tracking the moon by its influence on the tides, which remains constant even if the moon is not in sight.—
Brian Handwerk,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Mar. 2025
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So, the soft, warm light during the golden hours enhances the vibrant colors of the red rock formations without a cloud in sight.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Three Missouri residents are charged with child neglect Police have charged three Missouri residents with child neglect after discovering a small child under their care in severe physical distress.—
Ben Brachfeld,
People.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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Although cookbook clubs have been around for decades, the pandemic ushered in a new wave of get-togethers, with many discovering the phenomenon on TikTok.—
Andrew Zucker,
Glamour,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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In particular, health districts and hospitals are seeing more flu and pertussis, known as whooping cough.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Jan. 2025
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The games have been about playing spoiler in the NFC playoff picture and seeing what on this 2024 roster is transferrable to the future.—
Saad Yousuf,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This conclusion was reached from analysts at the online learning platform compiling skills and course enrolment data from 2023 and 2024, and using this to forecast trends for the new year.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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If your new year’s resolutions include learning new things, finding a cause to champion, or exploring different perspectives, storytelling can be a powerful tool for unlocking fresh insights.—
Holly Corbett,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Hearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearing. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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