as in listened 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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In the meantime, Christova, the algae expert, would like to see the water monitored weekly.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
19 June 2026 -
Of the 6,500 Scrub Jays in existence, 550 reside at Archbold and are meticulously monitored.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
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The proposal, which will be heard at Monday's city council meeting, is estimated by the city to cost between $15,000 and $25,000, primarily because of the cost of materials needed to suspend it at the new location.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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The two were walking around the Hotel Royal in Evian-les-Bains, France, when the conversation was overheard by astute observers.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
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The racist comment was overheard by students and reported to school staff, but the lawsuit alleges school officials did little to address it.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Glimmers of this optimism could be spied in the FOMC’s statement, issued ahead of Warsh’s press conference.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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There, golden bamboo is freshly planted, new curvilinear furniture is featured, high tea is served and Mount Fuji can be spied in the jaw-dropping panoramas on clear days.—
Carrie Bell,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Eavesdropped (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eavesdropped%20%28on%29. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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