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as in to realize
to come to an awareness of
I heard your sister is home from the hospital
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Recent Examples of hear
Every sunrise, the tourists hear the donkeys slowly return to the campsite from overnight in a pasture as well as the beautiful singing of Muslim prayers by the Touaregs.
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Angela Dansby, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
The deaths all seem to follow a similar pattern: After a bird lands on a specific stretch of power line, residents hear a loud popping sound, akin to a firecracker, reports KGO-TV’s Dion Lim.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2025
Griffen next came into conflict with judicial regulators in April 2017 when the state Supreme Court barred him from hearing any case involving the death penalty.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 14 May 2025
Beyond the novelty aspect of hearing an entire album played live that’s never been heard onstage, Ball feels there’s a reason Exposure still resonates.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
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Angela Dansby, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
The deaths all seem to follow a similar pattern: After a bird lands on a specific stretch of power line, residents hear a loud popping sound, akin to a firecracker, reports KGO-TV’s Dion Lim.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2025
Griffen next came into conflict with judicial regulators in April 2017 when the state Supreme Court barred him from hearing any case involving the death penalty.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 14 May 2025
Beyond the novelty aspect of hearing an entire album played live that’s never been heard onstage, Ball feels there’s a reason Exposure still resonates.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hear
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The Trump administration seems at long last to have realized that having a near-embargo in both directions between the world’s two largest economies isn’t such a great idea.—
The Editors,
National Review,
14 May 2025
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After years of working and supporting both her husband's and son's collegiate careers, Ellis realized her own dream and earned her bachelor's degree in criminal justice.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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In a way, the family table becomes its own boardroom in disguise, an incubator for intelligent conversation driven by emotional intelligence and the ability to actively listen and participate at any age or stage.—
Leisse Wilcox,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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To listen to the entire episode — which involves a story about Parker buying shoes — click below.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
16 May 2025
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The seashore added that those who see wildlife in need of help can call its hotline at (252) 216-6892.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The South African government has also been a vocal defender of Palestinians in Gaza who have seen their homes destroyed and access to food cut off by the Israeli military, a position that’s frustrated Trump administration officials.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
22 May 2025
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After following up with participants, researchers discovered that 1,407 received a heart failure diagnosis.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
16 May 2025
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Aicha discovers that Ruby had been there with a man driving a Porsche Taycan Turbo.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
16 May 2025
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Workshop attendees will learn about free Arkansas resources, digital health clinics, a free 24/7 brain and spine call center, brain injury support groups and more.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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During a March appearance on The Pivot Podcast, Jelly revealed what he's learned after being married to Bunnie for eight years.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Authorities said his car was found at the Mount Adams trailhead, while his remains were found on the Allen Mountain Trail.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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And so, just a few months after the call in November 2005, Pegg found himself on the Paramount lot in LA, meeting Cruise for the very first time and shooting scenes for one of the biggest action franchises of all time.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
13 May 2025
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“Hear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hear. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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