Definition of earshotnext
as in hearing
range of hearing babysitters should remain within earshot of young children

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Recent Examples of earshot 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 The Easter Bunny was out of earshot this time. Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026 And now this only child is camped out in her apartment and is having a lot of phone sex with any number of lovers, all within earshot of his dying mother. Isle McElroy, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for earshot
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Noun
  • Written comments for the proposal are due by July 6, with public hearings scheduled on July 7, according to the notice.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 June 2026
  • Ethan’s hearing casts a long shadow over everything Tom does in season one.
    Justin Kroll, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • Fast forward to today, and Todd has leveraged those comparisons to develop his own sound.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
  • But advanced technology cannot replace reasonable judgment, sound perspective, or the ability to navigate human dynamics.
    Niurys Robaina, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Out on the course, AI is transforming rangefinders, devices used by golfers to measure distances.
    Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
  • But both are shooting much better from distance this postseason, and it's helped the Spurs reach the finals.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • With no imminent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in sight, the situation has prompted many to reflect on the extent to which the world remains deeply reliant on fossil fuel trade routes.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 5 June 2026
  • From the mural of Prince to his gold star on First Avenue, fans walked all around, taking in the sights.
    Reg Chapman, CBS News, 4 June 2026

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“Earshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earshot. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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