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
Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
In total, roughly 10 shots can be heard.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Midway through the novel, Don Gately is chatting with some sober bikers when one of them, a man who goes by the cheery name of Bob Death, asks whether Don’s heard the one about the fish.
—Hermione Hoby, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
What started as a promise to her grandfather became a nonprofit that tells the stories of Holocaust survivors as they were heard by their grandchildren, the last generation to hear survivor stories firsthand.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The myths that quietly break new dads The DILF Handbook is built around myths Seldon heard repeatedly from new dads, paired with tools, education, and reassurance.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The words Schooler heard that night might as well have been his own.
—Andrew Callahan, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Thousands of people have peacefully made their voices heard.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
The Senate Education heard testimony on the bill, indicating lawmakers are serious about the proposal, but the committee has not yet taken a vote.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Over the summer, the NTSB heard 32 hours of testimony over three days, probing virtually every detail of what could have led to the midair collision.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
In total, roughly 10 shots can be heard.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Midway through the novel, Don Gately is chatting with some sober bikers when one of them, a man who goes by the cheery name of Bob Death, asks whether Don’s heard the one about the fish.
—Hermione Hoby, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
What started as a promise to her grandfather became a nonprofit that tells the stories of Holocaust survivors as they were heard by their grandchildren, the last generation to hear survivor stories firsthand.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The myths that quietly break new dads The DILF Handbook is built around myths Seldon heard repeatedly from new dads, paired with tools, education, and reassurance.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The words Schooler heard that night might as well have been his own.
—Andrew Callahan, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Thousands of people have peacefully made their voices heard.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
The Senate Education heard testimony on the bill, indicating lawmakers are serious about the proposal, but the committee has not yet taken a vote.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heard
Adjective
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Rather than simply issuing audible or visual warnings, the car may adjust cabin lighting, seat position, climate control, or gradually come to a complete stop automatically.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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At the peak of the standoffs between protesters and federal officers on Saturday, airborne chemical irritants were discharged by officers and whistling and shouting were audible on live video from CBS Minnesota.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Zagorac was fired from substitute teaching jobs in Naperville District 203, Hinsdale District 181 and Schaumburg District 54 in 2005, after the districts realized their background checks did not extend beyond Illinois’ borders, according to the Naperville Sun.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Of that $32 million in savings, however, $20 million is unlikely to be realized.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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This lopsided experience leads to the belief that being listened to is not the same as being understood.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Realtors in attendance, which included longtime agent Franco Garcia, listened with mostly an open mind.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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No discernible bankruptcy risk.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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On that day, the numbers drawn were 8, 10, 12, 14, 26, 51—a group of numbers without a discernible pattern.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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By printing the message, the killer no longer seemed to care about being discovered, despite the fact that not a single fingerprint was found on either side.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Where has the medallion been discovered in past years?—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The cosmic vibration is supposed to be more perceptible and bring out repressed impulses, emotions, or insights.—
Hannah Madlener,
Glamour,
12 Dec. 2025
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Here, the curve of SO(2) is barely perceptible.—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Dec. 2025
Verb
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During the trial, jurors learned about grim Google searches Brian had made after his wife died, including how to saw a body and how to clean blood off of wood floors.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 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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This hack saves you counter space while keeping ingredients distinguishable and accessible.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
26 Jan. 2026
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Like a bay leaf in a savory sauce, the bass provides essential tone and depth, even if its flavor isn’t distinguishable at first.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Heard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heard. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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