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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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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Recent Examples of heard
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
The proposal, which will be heard at Monday's city council meeting, is estimated by the city to cost between $15,000 and $25,000, primarily because of the cost of materials needed to suspend it at the new location.
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Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
During the approximately two-week trial, jurors heard testimony from Pino's wife and several of Fernandez's friends who were on the boat at the time of the crash, who recalled the chaotic situation as the boat capsized.
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Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Disney will press viewers to make their voices heard by leaving a comment with the FCC online, entering the corresponding docket number along with their submission.
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Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
22 June 2026
So, rosé, which people could be heard mentioning during the day, aperol spritz and other beverage where flowing as a walk through town in the early evening proved.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Dateline reached out to the Yurok Tribal Police Department for comment on Brandon’s case and its investigation, but has not yet heard back.
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Veronica Fulton,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Moments later, crashing sounds were heard as parts of the home appeared to come apart around him.
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Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
In the video, neighbors can be heard angrily admonishing officers for killing the dog while the woman, identified as Marie Marseille, holds the animal, crying.
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Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
The proposal, which will be heard at Monday's city council meeting, is estimated by the city to cost between $15,000 and $25,000, primarily because of the cost of materials needed to suspend it at the new location.
—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
During the approximately two-week trial, jurors heard testimony from Pino's wife and several of Fernandez's friends who were on the boat at the time of the crash, who recalled the chaotic situation as the boat capsized.
—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Disney will press viewers to make their voices heard by leaving a comment with the FCC online, entering the corresponding docket number along with their submission.
—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
22 June 2026
So, rosé, which people could be heard mentioning during the day, aperol spritz and other beverage where flowing as a walk through town in the early evening proved.
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Dateline reached out to the Yurok Tribal Police Department for comment on Brandon’s case and its investigation, but has not yet heard back.
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Veronica Fulton,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Moments later, crashing sounds were heard as parts of the home appeared to come apart around him.
—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
In the video, neighbors can be heard angrily admonishing officers for killing the dog while the woman, identified as Marie Marseille, holds the animal, crying.
—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heard
Adjective
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As soon as one influence is audible, Cold Court throws in a noisy interlude, then a surprisingly poppy section, and then a funk breakdown.
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
Verb
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Right to food People who have realized the right to food and adequate nutrition can reliably access affordable, healthy and nutritious food.
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These two facts mean that revenue estimates from higher levies are rarely realized.
Verb
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Republican leaders have not listened.
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In casting sessions that included showrunners, writers, studio reps and network execs, the voice everyone listened to the most was Jimmy’s.
Adjective
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But as much as YouTube and other platforms offer compelling alternatives for development and distribution, there was a discernable sense among the room of producers, executives, analysts and lawyers that the biggest goal is to achieve meaningful progress in the heart of traditional Hollywood.
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To evoke nautical rope at the bar, the team replicated its weave in cork, an effect discernible only by touch.
Verb
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Nathan quickly discovered that limited money forces difficult choices.
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Relatives of a woman discovered dead by her son with her neck slashed in the lobby of her Brooklyn apartment building are appealing to the public for help with funeral expenses.
Adjective
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Many of today’s most prominent artists are focused on rendering vast, abstract, and often invisible systems perceptible—often by scaling them down to something more sensible while still gesturing toward their magnitude.
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That shift isn’t just perceptible—it’s been acknowledged by the women who helped build the Atlanta franchise.
Verb
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.
Adjective
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The new hub will rely on Flowcode, a company that generates customizable QR codes that can be updated in real time and often feature colors and other elements that help make the advertiser using it more distinguishable from similar efforts.
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Three is very distinguishable from four.
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“Heard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heard. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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