HEARING Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

hearing 1 of 2

noun

ˈhir-iŋ

Definition of hearing

as in sound

range of hearing let's make sure she's out of hearing before I tell you what I got her for her birthday

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Relevance

hearing

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verb

present participle of hear

as in realizing

to come to an awareness of I heard your sister is home from the hospital

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as in listening

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 hearing

Noun

The timing of the new charges could prove significant because the Romanian proceedings were one of the principal arguments that the Tates raised during an unusually lengthy bail hearing in Miami last week. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026 Wendlandt then ended the hearing in order to mull the evidence and make a decision. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026

Verb

Once a parent with hearing loss knows this is an option, the financial worries might be solved. — Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026 In July, the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) voted to approve the preliminary site and building plans for the arch after hearing hours of public testimony against the project. — Emily Chang, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hearing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearing

Noun

ShotSpotter uses acoustic technology to pick up the sound of gunfire.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
The sound of the mas, the first taste of Haitian energy parade attendees will experience before seeing the group, is carried forward by Jesus Luc, a Harlem native and Lespri Ayiti’s band manager.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of sound

Verb

Both women recognized that fully realizing the aspirations and talents of women and girls also requires valuing the virtues and qualities that men and boys contribute, in the private and public spheres.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026
So, training my eyes and realizing these (possible recruiting targets) are 16-17 years old.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of realizing

Verb

In its first few months, the park has hosted intimate jazz shows, Kemetic yoga classes, art workshops and album listening parties where artists like Childish Gambino and Vince Staples have performed.

— Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Speaking of Netflix, the streamer held a listening party late Thursday night celebrating its documentary feature The Disciple, which is about the Wu-Tang-Clan’s infamous Once Upon a Time in Shaolin album.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of listening

Noun

One of the highlights of the 2024 Paris Olympics was, for me, the sight at the opening ceremony of the floating cauldron held aloft by a giant glowing balloon.

— Hannah Bloch, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026
The recent surge in oil prices comes as traders set their sights on two inflation reports due this week.

— Lee Ying Shan,Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of sight

Verb

So, if spending an October Saturday getting expert advice, discovering award-winning products, and hanging out with fellow beauty obsessives sounds 1000 times better than any pumpkin patch, consider this your invitation.

— Jennet Jusu, Allure, 10 Sep. 2026
Those tensions come to a head in the season two finale, when Gerry threatens to expose Chad’s secret after discovering the stash of prosthetics in the basement.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of discovering

Verb

This makes for another scene where actually seeing Hal and John show their work might’ve been helpful.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
Jenkins said sextortion is another significant concern that can impact children with law enforcement seeing particularly serious impacts among teen boys.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of seeing

Verb

There are learning lessons to be had, including for Ohtani who is 32 now and has not performed a full season of two-way duties since making 23 starts for the Los Angeles Angels in 2023.

— Katie Woo, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Schleicher pointed to China, Japan, Singapore and Estonia as countries that have succeeded in using AI to support learning without overusing it.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of learning

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