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Recent Examples of listen
Linney listens as a 911 call comes through.
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Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Your generous spirit shines when plans feel fair, so speak confidently and listen fully until both of you feel supported.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2026
The belongings are those of people who went out to share a drink and listen to music with friends before they were forced to run for cover.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Emotion upon emotion upon emotion — and we are told to listen to all of it.
—Nina Bandelj, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
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Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Your generous spirit shines when plans feel fair, so speak confidently and listen fully until both of you feel supported.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2026
The belongings are those of people who went out to share a drink and listen to music with friends before they were forced to run for cover.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Emotion upon emotion upon emotion — and we are told to listen to all of it.
—Nina Bandelj, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for listen
hear
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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Chants, cheers and songs are synonymous with football matches the world over, but the ones heard in Mexico are booming, visceral and constant.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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“Listen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listen. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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