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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
As for the state of Ghostbusters on the big screen, Grace hasn’t heard any recent updates about a potential trilogy capper for Phoebe Spengler.
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Mar. 2026
There are certain eras which are too complex, too deafened by contradictory historical and intellectual experiences, to hear the voice of sanity.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2026
As the brawl unfolded, the crowd could be heard shouting profanity.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
On a recent Wednesday evening, a visitor can hear the clamor of customers milling about at Books & Books.
—Sofia Zarran, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Mar. 2026
There are certain eras which are too complex, too deafened by contradictory historical and intellectual experiences, to hear the voice of sanity.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2026
As the brawl unfolded, the crowd could be heard shouting profanity.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
On a recent Wednesday evening, a visitor can hear the clamor of customers milling about at Books & Books.
—Sofia Zarran, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hear
Verb
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But the present seems brighter, if not yet fully realized.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Sheats-Goldstein residence—an experiment in indoor-outdoor living originally devised by architect John Lautner and realized in concrete and glass in 1963—is perched at the far end of a road in the secluded Beverly Crest neighborhood.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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The company estimates there are at least a million tennis fans who would pony up for its app and millions more casual fans who might watch for free or listen to a podcast.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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If financial advice or an advisor feels off, listen to your gut.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Global art markets saw modest growth in 2025 after two years of decline — but the recovery is partial and fragile.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Offensively, the Cowboys were clearly comfortable seeing TCU’s style of defense for a third time.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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In search of an early present for his son Liam’s 14th birthday, the Timonium resident discovered tickets to the MLS game pitting Inter Miami and DC United at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday afternoon.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Mar. 2026
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Read on to discover the highlights, the extras, and the one that stole my heart.—
Alexandra Ditch,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
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Then, within days of finally being cleared to practice during the summer at USC, Arenas learned his meniscus was torn.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The donation was made to the Foundation for New Education Initiatives, a nonprofit organization Carvalho founded to improve learning opportunities for students from lower-income families.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Asif Merchant, a Pakistani national also known as Asif Raza Merchant, was found guilty of murder for hire and attempting to commit an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area The immediate neighborhood around the resort doesn’t offer much beyond lush greenery, but drive about 15 minutes west to find the famous Alona Beach, a particularly scenic strip of sand bookended by dramatic rock walls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Hear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hear. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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