as in audible
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1
as in realized
to come to an awareness of
I heard your sister is home from the hospital
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as in listened
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing
at least hear what I have to say before you start disagreeing
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Recent Examples of heard
Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The film’s title may be overstated, but there’s no denying the way the song’s message about longing, separation, and regret affected an inordinately wide range of people who heard it.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
His eight-week trial — where jurors heard dozens of witness testimonies — concluded on July 2.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The Supreme Court, which heard more than 2½ hours of arguments, will not issue a decision in the case on Wednesday.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
More Cincinnati voters made their voices heard in this year's mayoral election than the previous election in 2021.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2025
Before his sentencing, his attorneys filed a motion seeking a new trial, saying that evidence the jury heard does not prove his guilt, KCRG reports.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The ad-wraps issue arose in recent years as directors heard rider complaints.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
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Democrats may also face a challenge from a case before the Supreme Court, which heard first in October, and a second set or oral arguments in early November.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The film’s title may be overstated, but there’s no denying the way the song’s message about longing, separation, and regret affected an inordinately wide range of people who heard it.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
His eight-week trial — where jurors heard dozens of witness testimonies — concluded on July 2.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The Supreme Court, which heard more than 2½ hours of arguments, will not issue a decision in the case on Wednesday.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
More Cincinnati voters made their voices heard in this year's mayoral election than the previous election in 2021.
—Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2025
Before his sentencing, his attorneys filed a motion seeking a new trial, saying that evidence the jury heard does not prove his guilt, KCRG reports.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The ad-wraps issue arose in recent years as directors heard rider complaints.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heard
Adjective
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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De Niro said, met by audible gasps.—
Ryan Mancini,
The Hill,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Shortly thereafter, a bystander realized something wasn't right and alerted a lifeguard, Kauai Ocean Safety Bureau Chief Kalani Vierra told WBTW.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Over time, Brian Venturo, one of the company’s founders, realized that the rise in AI would be a major factor fueling the surge in demand for the computing power of the GPUs that CoreWeave was already accumulating.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Any songs or artists listened to during a private session will not appear in your Wrapped summary.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Nov. 2025
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The dispatcher, along with five other Greenfield police employees who listened to a recording of the phone call, believed the voice belonged to Johnson.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Some had translucent skin and no discernible bones.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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The study looked at states excluding Montana, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming, where sale prices are not fully discernible.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Thailand accused Cambodia of laying fresh landmines following the removal of a barbed wire fence, which was discovered on November 9.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Officers discovered his body Thursday inside his apartment on the 2000 block of San Juan Road in the Natomas neighborhood.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The connection was perceptible in 1859 because previous discoveries of the Sun’s variable influence on climate had fostered the development of solar science.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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These initiatives truly made culture perceptible and traditions more vibrant.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The trees were cut down, sawed in half, hollowed out and tied back together for the musicians to use.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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Fanatics shared the moment Tennessee Titans first overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward, saw Brady pop up on the screen to give him some wise words.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The structure of Pittsburgh’s tax, which involves applying a different rate to nonresidents, is distinguishable from many other such taxes, which typically apply the same rate to visiting players.—
Robert Raiola,
Sportico.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The 300-second exposure shows the wandering solar system body as a minute dot, barely distinguishable among the stellar giants populating the distant starfield beyond.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Heard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heard. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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