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
Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
One shot can be heard in the video.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
By now, many of you have heard that The Courier Journal is moving out of our historic office building and into a new space closer to the river this week.
—Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
Though the conversation continued, moments later a gunshot can be heard in video footage and Kirk slumps in his seat.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 10 Sep. 2025
Videos on social media show Kirk speaking to a large crowd as a gunshot is heard in the distance and Kirk is visibly impacted.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Davis heard it all from the set inside the stadium.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Ask clarifying questions and offer feedback that demonstrates the other person was heard and understood.
—Christopher Kaufman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Trump heard it, liked it, and began repeating it himself.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
One shot can be heard in the video.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
By now, many of you have heard that The Courier Journal is moving out of our historic office building and into a new space closer to the river this week.
—Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
Though the conversation continued, moments later a gunshot can be heard in video footage and Kirk slumps in his seat.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 10 Sep. 2025
Videos on social media show Kirk speaking to a large crowd as a gunshot is heard in the distance and Kirk is visibly impacted.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Davis heard it all from the set inside the stadium.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Ask clarifying questions and offer feedback that demonstrates the other person was heard and understood.
—Christopher Kaufman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heard
Verb
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Whatever scenario ultimately unfolds, Zaslav for one seemingly will see his wish for media biz consolidation realized.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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In the Western world, perhaps no one has more influence over how this future may be realized than Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Early warning signs are only useful if listened to.—
Marianne Cooper,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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And in the stillness of a paused world, people listened.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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,
13 Sep. 2025
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The request drew audible groans and shouts from other members.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Planetary Healing As Governance Template When scientists discovered the expanding hole over Antarctica in the 1980s, the world faced a choice between short-term economic interests and long-term planetary survival.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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After being discovered outside the Gladstone Road address, the baby was taken to the hospital, the release noted, without naming the then 25-year-old suspect.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One discernible trend in the French stats was the concentration of sales among the biggest distributors, especially in the fiction category.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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Though they were painted over once, and restored by an art conservationist, the diamond criss-cross pattern of Converse soles is still discernable.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
30 Aug. 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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Some air carriers learned the right lessons.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The dialogue will explore her career milestones and the philosophies that have shaped her artistry, including the practice of detachment, a theme both Jones and Akil connect to through lessons learned from Oprah Winfrey.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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My sister looked up at me and ever so gently, with barely perceptible pressure, squeezed my hand.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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That perceptible swing—characterized by personality, warmth, and settled approachability—coincided with Amy Astley’s appointment as our head of editorial content.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Heard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heard. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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