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
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
Witnesses heard several gunshots, and the Honda Pilot crashed into another vehicle, CBS reported.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
In separate 911 call records obtained by PEOPLE, two of Spencer's co-workers and a friend are heard expressing their concern over couple not responding to their calls.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
In California, the governor and legislative leaders heard those same warnings and chose to ignore them.
—Vince Fong, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Thousands of people have peacefully made their voices heard.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
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
His eight-week trial — where jurors heard dozens of witness testimonies — concluded on July 2.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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
Witnesses heard several gunshots, and the Honda Pilot crashed into another vehicle, CBS reported.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
In separate 911 call records obtained by PEOPLE, two of Spencer's co-workers and a friend are heard expressing their concern over couple not responding to their calls.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
In California, the governor and legislative leaders heard those same warnings and chose to ignore them.
—Vince Fong, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Thousands of people have peacefully made their voices heard.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
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
His eight-week trial — where jurors heard dozens of witness testimonies — concluded on July 2.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heard
Adjective
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There were audible groans during the commercial breaks when the Polymarket visuals appeared on screen for categories like best podcast.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
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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,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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So Skinny Pedro had experienced the pain of seeing his dream simultaneously realized and shattered.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Since recreational cannabis became legal, the state has realized hundreds of millions of dollars from taxes.—
Cory Franklin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The courtroom listened to her 911 call from the day of the shooting.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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On Wednesday, 3rd Judicial District Judge Thomas Whitney listened as both sides presented their rivaling requests for incarceration terms.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Of course, part of that may be due to the complexity of public finance issues, but the reality is that since 2010 with the passage of Proposition 25, the state has no discernible annual spending plan.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
18 Jan. 2026
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Cummings notes that there is a discernible shift nationally of younger adults leaving large metro areas for smaller- to medium-sized metro areas that are more affordable.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Several Venezuela residents told TIME that the fear of what might be discovered on their phone at a checkpoint has guided their behavior in the days since Maduro's ouster.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Slavin told the local Martha's Vineyard Times that a neighbor discovered Forté alone on his kitchen floor, prompting the 911 call.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 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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And while the members’ club stands out on its own, the Twenty Two has also made a name for itself with its two distinguishable restaurants, each of which draws in a cool audience.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Even the skin around the bean had a distinguishable bite, clinging to each chickpea rather than turning slippery or wispy.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Heard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heard. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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