hear out
verb
heard out; hearing out; hears out
: to listen to (someone who wants to tell something)
I know you don't agree but hear me out.
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If anything, the four new episodes are even more of an ode to Hal and Lois, as parents and partners, while still making sure to hear out Malcolm and his brothers’ complaints.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
And to soak in all their new skills, the business’ senior leaders are making a concerted effort to hear out entry-level staffers, exchanging ideas between ranks and generations to create the best action plan possible.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Start by specifically naming the problem and proposing a trial period for your ideal solution (and hear out potential compromises).
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Müller agreed to sign with Vancouver after hearing out general manager Axel Schuster, a fellow German who was named MLS executive of the year this month, and coach Jesper Sørensen, a former midfielder in Denmark’s top league.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Dec. 2025
During station breaks, the live stream showed footage of Kirk debating on a college campus, in all his conflicting rhetorical modes: magnanimously hearing out his opponents one moment, mercilessly owning the libs the next.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
When managers hear out employee hesitations and verbally reward inclusive behavior, norms are reinforced.
—Colleen Tolan, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
In Tarrant County hearings, each person was heard out, but the event was elective for commissioners.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
But the thing is, there’s no indication Charlie has any desire to be heard out.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 July 2025
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
And to soak in all their new skills, the business’ senior leaders are making a concerted effort to hear out entry-level staffers, exchanging ideas between ranks and generations to create the best action plan possible.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Start by specifically naming the problem and proposing a trial period for your ideal solution (and hear out potential compromises).
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Müller agreed to sign with Vancouver after hearing out general manager Axel Schuster, a fellow German who was named MLS executive of the year this month, and coach Jesper Sørensen, a former midfielder in Denmark’s top league.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Dec. 2025
During station breaks, the live stream showed footage of Kirk debating on a college campus, in all his conflicting rhetorical modes: magnanimously hearing out his opponents one moment, mercilessly owning the libs the next.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
When managers hear out employee hesitations and verbally reward inclusive behavior, norms are reinforced.
—Colleen Tolan, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
In Tarrant County hearings, each person was heard out, but the event was elective for commissioners.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
But the thing is, there’s no indication Charlie has any desire to be heard out.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 July 2025
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“Hear out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hear%20out. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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