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 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 Multi-generation families from China and Korea dined within earshot of my table at dinner. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 That's the vibe at this sunny seaside resort located on the south shore of the island, where 11 villas and suites, some with private pools or hot tubs, invite guests to unwind, undisturbed, within earshot of the waves. — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for earshot

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Anderson’s neighbors, Matt and Laurel Nelson, needed to meet that threshold to move the case to a formal hearing on their complaint against the county manager.

— Reed Williams, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
Adult-use marijuana is still Schedule I, but the Drug Enforcement Administration just concluded hearings about its potential rescheduling and a decision is expected soon.

— Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of hearing

Noun

The theater is selling experiences Netflix or a home television cannot reproduce, including scale, immersive sound and a communal opening-weekend experience.

— David Deal, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
By the time Phaedra’s birthday dinner rolls around, the sound of Porsha sharpening her knives reaches its height.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026

Definition of sound

Noun

But across the street at the Viper Room — the nightclub that, admittedly, had seen better days — a strange sight caught his eye.

— Devon Ivie, Vulture, 22 July 2026
Anyone who has watched the Sopranos knows there are few sights more soothing than watching Carmela Soprano lather her hands up to her elbows in lotion.

— Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

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