1
as in realized
to come to an awareness of
I heard your sister is home from the hospital
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2
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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as in audible
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Recent Examples of heard
Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
In June 2024, a UK High Court judge determined that actor Lee Ingleby’s depiction was defamatory in a preliminary judgment, meaning the claim could be heard as a full trial.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
In a phone interview with the Statesman, Ezzell-Pebworth added that concerns about the district’s display policy, a lack of clarity around bullying and harassment procedures, and the desire to protect access to books are the three most common themes she’s heard while campaigning.
—Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025
What sounds like screeching tires is heard as the truck abruptly stops.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
Corpus still has a federal appeal pending, which is expected to be heard in San Francisco next month.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
The ad-wraps issue arose in recent years as directors heard rider complaints.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
This old bloke from the Tanami remembered the gold rush days, and probably heard stories about eating Chinamen.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
The Warriors heard about the explosion almost immediately through social media — many felt or heard the blast itself.
—Jacob Shames, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
In June 2024, a UK High Court judge determined that actor Lee Ingleby’s depiction was defamatory in a preliminary judgment, meaning the claim could be heard as a full trial.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
In a phone interview with the Statesman, Ezzell-Pebworth added that concerns about the district’s display policy, a lack of clarity around bullying and harassment procedures, and the desire to protect access to books are the three most common themes she’s heard while campaigning.
—Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2025
What sounds like screeching tires is heard as the truck abruptly stops.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
Corpus still has a federal appeal pending, which is expected to be heard in San Francisco next month.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
The ad-wraps issue arose in recent years as directors heard rider complaints.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
This old bloke from the Tanami remembered the gold rush days, and probably heard stories about eating Chinamen.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
The Warriors heard about the explosion almost immediately through social media — many felt or heard the blast itself.
—Jacob Shames, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heard
Verb
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Page realized the model of finding replacements people needed could be a good business model and left his job as an auditor.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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All-time highs were realized for both transacting and paid accounts.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ooni listened to its users and redesigned the Volt from the ground up.—
Editors of Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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With aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relations, my mother and I listened to the prayers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The noise of crunching history is audible from the other side of 7-foot construction fencing.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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By early 1860, Haeckel had discovered over a hundred new radiolarian species.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The kitten was discovered in a parking lot tied inside a bag, dragging his back legs and covered in severe wounds.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Across the hall, Mary Elizabeth’s room was quiet, with only a few discernible words coming across the spirit box.—
Jim Beaugez,
CNN Money,
23 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
Verb
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That can only be learned by practice in all kinds of conditions, according to Stewart.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Silver said the league learned about the March 2023 game from gambling regulators and betting companies.—
Shakeia Taylor,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 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
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“Heard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heard. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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