eavesdrop (on)

as in to listen in (on)
to listen to (another in private conversation) a nosy traveler who likes to eavesdrop on his fellow airline passengers

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Verb
  • Image courtesy of the researchers View gallery - 4 images Researchers from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have developed a wireless smart capsule packed with sensors and other tiny electronics to monitor the workings of your gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
    Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 12 July 2025
  • Residents and travelers are urged to monitor official updates from the NPS for instructions and park reopening information.
    Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
Verb
  • But customers still want to feel heard and understood.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
  • The royal appeared to hear the declaration, laughing in response.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 13 July 2025
Verb
  • To spy green sea and hawksbill turtles nesting, visit from July through October.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
  • Murrell's efforts drew attention from those who could spy into his Evendale yard.
    Amber Hunt, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Verb
  • The launch site itself may be across state lines, but Arizonans could still have a chance to see the rocket itself soaring overheard.
    Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 18 July 2025
  • After overhearing Zavier’s heartfelt conversation with her dad, Tiffany has a change of heart and decides to go through with the wedding.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 14 July 2025
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“Eavesdrop (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eavesdrop%20%28on%29. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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