Definition of earshotnext
as in hearing
range of hearing babysitters should remain within earshot of young children

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Recent Examples of earshot Meanwhile, like any good father of the bride, Raphe Sonenshein held court at the grazing table, encouraging anyone in earshot to pile plates with charcuterie, taralli and gildas curated by Catalina Flores (Panhead LA) and Ryan Vesper (Gourmet Imports). Kit Warchol, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026 Multi-generation families from China and Korea dined within earshot of my table at dinner. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 That's the vibe at this sunny seaside resort located on the south shore of the island, where 11 villas and suites, some with private pools or hot tubs, invite guests to unwind, undisturbed, within earshot of the waves. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026 The Easter Bunny was out of earshot this time. Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for earshot
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Noun
  • The case was initiated in August by an asylum-seeker from Guatemala who was arrested after leaving a routine immigration hearing in San Francisco and then held without access to adequate hygiene, sanitation, medical care and legal advice, according to the complaint.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
  • The court was also shown a surveillance video from a day before the hearing where Porter was seen attacking a juvenile court staffer and trying to escape.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • What makes the Beats Solo 4 such an attractive pair of headphones, beyond their outstanding sound quality, is their comfort.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 June 2026
  • There's something so soothing about sitting on the porch on a summer evening, listening to the sound of crickets and watching fireflies.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • During a 2002 visitor survey, though, the majority of day-use visitors reported hiking 10 miles or less, and the most common distance hiked was 5 miles, Patterson reports.
    Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 26 June 2026
  • Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
    Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Key strategies involve always keeping the larger objective in sight, providing AI with clear context on purpose and audience.
    Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • The Tustin Summer Academy is full of sights and sounds, and smells, that aren’t usually associated with a traditional summer camp.
    Jeff Gritchen, Oc Register, 25 June 2026

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“Earshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earshot. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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