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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
Horn heard one of the demos by chance after Rabin accidentally left a tape playing while going to the bathroom.
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Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 9 May 2026
San Diego Superior Court Judge Katherine Bacal heard arguments Friday, May 8, from both the city and state regarding the appropriate penalty amount for violating state housing laws, as well as the effective start date for those fines.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Police are heard responding that the suspect is wanted for murder.
—Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 9 May 2026
The tribunal is currently hearing a petition that claims Panipat’s textile recycling industry is illegally discharging industrial waste and emissions.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
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Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 9 May 2026
San Diego Superior Court Judge Katherine Bacal heard arguments Friday, May 8, from both the city and state regarding the appropriate penalty amount for violating state housing laws, as well as the effective start date for those fines.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Police are heard responding that the suspect is wanted for murder.
—Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 9 May 2026
The tribunal is currently hearing a petition that claims Panipat’s textile recycling industry is illegally discharging industrial waste and emissions.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hear
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Fans must realize that the ability to host a Super Bowl at Hard Rock has absolutely nothing to do with Ross’ commitment to building a Super Bowl champion with the Dolphins.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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Eventually, people are looking for Etta, including Kincaid (Cary Elwes), a character from a Carl Hiaasen minus the humor and personality, but sure to make fans of Hiaasen realize that TV has offered us multiple Carl Hiaasen adaptations in the last couple of years and this definitely isn’t one.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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Our senators aren’t listening to us Few things in life are worse than listening to endless hold music when connecting to live customer service agents at your bank, utility, or airline.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Woodpeckers are well-known for their ability to locate insects concealed within wood by tapping and listening for changes in resonance.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The victim, who hails from the same town as Wick, had also come to see the show and was hanging out with the rapper beforehand at a party in Wick’s nearby rental, the affidavit said.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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These events reverberate around the world, especially among Jews who see themselves as being part of a transnational community.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Upon arrival, police discovered Sheppard’s storm door shattered and the main door ajar.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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The body was discovered Friday evening inside the house, yet detectives were unable to access it until Saturday due to the risk posed by venturing inside the charred house, according to police.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
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Still a lot more to learn Gary said archaeology has been ongoing at Colonial Williamsburg since 1928.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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These are the lessons Chelsea should learn from those matches.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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For instance, researchers found that rapid urbanization and electrification across Asia drove brightening in cities from China to India to Sub-Saharan Africa.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Business travelers will find this especially frustrating, as even VPNs usually can’t break through these restrictions in the capital.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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“Hear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hear. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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