as in listening 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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To a network monitoring tool or a streaming platform's detection system, your connection looks like a regular browser session.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026 -
That would mean monitoring traffic, having a protective barrier for residents, and working with the community to make Stop Six Day safer.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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But Southampton’s expulsion following the spying scandal has handed Middlesbrough an extraordinary reprieve — and the betting market has reacted in their favour.—
Dean Jones,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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The incident comes as relations between the two countries remain at a historic low over the Ukraine war and longstanding spying allegations.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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As part of a series of pre-trial motions, Pino’s attorneys asked Tinkler Mendez to stop the jury from hearing about Puig’s injuries.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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To Palczewski, the wait from the crushing end of Denver’s 2025 season to hearing a deal was on the table felt long enough.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
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“Eavesdropping (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eavesdropping%20%28on%29. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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