Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eavesdrop (on)
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Hopkins said fire department personnel also monitor the outside air and wind direction, knowing that homes downwind are likely to smell the gas and call the fire department with concerns.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025 -
Tybee Island's entire police department of about 30 officers will be monitoring the event, along with approximately 130 officers from other local agencies providing support to Tybee for the festival.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Several dogs could be allegedly heard whimpering in the home.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2025
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There is also an exceptional and endearing mixed-species romance to spy; the improbable results of which is the unexpected birth of a hybrid rockaroni chick—perhaps a sign of evolution and what may turn out to be a brand-new species.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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As gunfire fills the air, Clyde spies Spencer in the train.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Whether overhearing a hallway conversation or catching a remote suggestion, innovation frequently happens in unscripted moments.—
Toyna Chin,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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But the reenactors overheard her concern and didn’t miss a beat.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Eavesdrop (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eavesdrop%20%28on%29. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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