Thesaurus results for EARSHOT

earshot

noun

ˈir-ˌshät

Definition of earshot

as in hearing

range of hearing babysitters should remain within earshot of young children

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Recent Examples of earshot Sigur screamed unnaturally loud for everyone within earshot to hear. — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 1 June 2026 During the hearing, Hill denied most of the jurors’ claims but acknowledged telling the bailiff, within earshot of jurors, about Murdaugh’s decision to testify. — Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026 Follow these three simple steps to protect the comfort, safety, and overall experience of everyone within earshot—as well as the staff. — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 12 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for earshot

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Noun

Santiago’s next hearing is scheduled for September 21, the first of what could be a lengthy series of court proceedings as the case moves forward.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
In August, hundreds showed up to defend California’s authority to govern its own coast at a Santa Monica hearing of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency, and 18,000 more people filed comments online.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of hearing

Noun

Warm water running over, the feel of the grains between my hands, the sound of it like stones running along the pavement.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
Keith, who was widely respected as an architect of modern hip-hop, started making beats as a teenager and went on to create a signature sound adapted from legendary Southern groups such as Three 6 Mafia and 8Ball & MJG.

— Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of sound

Noun

Dining, shopping, and a park are all within walking distance.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026
Pantoja came out determined to impose his style from the opening seconds, but Van found a way to keep him at a distance, counter with his boxing and survive the former champion’s takedown attempts.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of distance

Noun

The flyers are a common sight in Guatemala City, posted and reposted by the victims’ families.

— Will Freeman, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026
Some are caught on doorbell or security cameras that offer vital clues; others are taken within sight of witnesses who can point police toward a potential abductor.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

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