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Recent Examples of listen
Instead of simply moving on, Hall took time to sit with him, talk and listen.
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Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
The listening cafe opened near NoDa recently, quickly making it onto our list of the 10 hottest restaurants in the area this June.
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Eva Flowe
june 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
Oscar voters shouldn’t be afraid to listen.
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Clayton Davis,
Variety,
27 June 2026
Never listen to the experts, folks.
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Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
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Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
The listening cafe opened near NoDa recently, quickly making it onto our list of the 10 hottest restaurants in the area this June.
—
Eva Flowe
june 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
Oscar voters shouldn’t be afraid to listen.
—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
27 June 2026
Never listen to the experts, folks.
—
Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for listen
hear
Verb
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Barreto’s muffled voice is heard responding.
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
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“Listen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listen. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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