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Recent Examples of overhear
Prosecutors write that an argument can be overheard occurring in the car and the footage shows the car pulling out with the three men inside of it.
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David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
Working together on the DreamWorks Animation series Dawn of the Croods in 2014, seven of us discovered each other’s love of music via band T-shirts and overheard Spotify choices.
—Brendan Hay, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
The state ferry Hubbard overheard the Coast Guard's urgent marine information broadcast and was the first to reach the scene.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Tell us about experiences that capture the city’s spirit and heart — an anecdote, memory, quirky encounter or overheard snippet of conversation that has stuck with you or only just happened.
—New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
Working together on the DreamWorks Animation series Dawn of the Croods in 2014, seven of us discovered each other’s love of music via band T-shirts and overheard Spotify choices.
—Brendan Hay, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
The state ferry Hubbard overheard the Coast Guard's urgent marine information broadcast and was the first to reach the scene.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Tell us about experiences that capture the city’s spirit and heart — an anecdote, memory, quirky encounter or overheard snippet of conversation that has stuck with you or only just happened.
—New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhear
Verb
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Eight months later, when Cox heard Lombardi called the FBI, Lombardi said, Cox canceled his contract.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Nobody reported hearing or seeing anything out of the ordinary.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Its ability to monitor across multiple platforms ensures comprehensive defense against scams and identity theft.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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If verified, the dispatcher can send out a legal observer to monitor the situation, as well as an attorney to provide legal assistance.—
Rebecca Plevin,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Such an alignment of six planets is rare—occurring only a few times per decade—unlike conjunctions of two bodies, which can be spied several times across the course of a year.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Ted's main rival for Mary's affections is Pat Healy (Dillon), a P.I. who's given up the spying life to win Mary's heart.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Overhear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhear. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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