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Recent Examples of overhear
Arbitello overheard the conversation.
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Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
When Dickens overhears his son Baby chatting with Andersen during storytime, and the child’s painful stutter is gone, Dickens is grateful, at least temporarily, for Andersen’s presence.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
While sitting in the intensive care unit, Martin overheard another mother mention her daughter had the same condition.
—Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 9 June 2026
Quotidian sounds such as traffic, bleeping devices, or pop music overheard in crowded spaces make up much of the source material for her expansive sound collages.
—Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 9 June 2026
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Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
When Dickens overhears his son Baby chatting with Andersen during storytime, and the child’s painful stutter is gone, Dickens is grateful, at least temporarily, for Andersen’s presence.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
While sitting in the intensive care unit, Martin overheard another mother mention her daughter had the same condition.
—Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 9 June 2026
Quotidian sounds such as traffic, bleeping devices, or pop music overheard in crowded spaces make up much of the source material for her expansive sound collages.
—Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhear
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Justices heard the case in January but have yet to issue a ruling.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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They could also be heard voicing their displeasure with a chorus of boos.—
Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Verb
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The company monitors the amount of carbon stored in farmers’ soils and issues a certificate for carbon improvements.—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Carpenter also says the district is closely monitoring some potential cuts to federal grants for students of poverty and language learners.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Expect to spy herds of elephants or noisy hippos wading in the river just a few feet away.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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In 2024, the Canadian women’s national team was accused of using a drone to spy on a New Zealand training session in the days leading up to its opening match at the Paris Olympics, triggering a spying scandal that led to sanctions against Canada.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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“Overhear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhear. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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