1
as in realizing
to come to an awareness of
I heard your sister is home from the hospital
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2
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
Mary Ramsey
updated June 22,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
During the hearing, the court will determine where he will be housed and receive mental health treatment to restore his competency for criminal proceedings to move forward.
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Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The country star recalled hearing a common question from people hoping to break into the entertainment industry.
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Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Multiple people who signed up to speak Monday during a public hearing about the interim mayor position voiced support for Harrington.
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Mary Ramsey
updated June 22,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
During the hearing, the court will determine where he will be housed and receive mental health treatment to restore his competency for criminal proceedings to move forward.
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Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Verb
Aging populations, multilingual workforces, hearing differences, cognitive diversity, changing communication preferences, and evolving customer expectations are now part of the operating environment for nearly every business.
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Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The country star recalled hearing a common question from people hoping to break into the entertainment industry.
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Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearing
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What makes the Beats Solo 4 such an attractive pair of headphones, beyond their outstanding sound quality, is their comfort.
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There's something so soothing about sitting on the porch on a summer evening, listening to the sound of crickets and watching fireflies.
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The occupants, not realizing that Morgan was an ICE agent, called 911.
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There is something inspiring about realizing how much of vertebrate diversity comes down to the choreography of tiny migrating cells.
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One of his sons, True, has become an unlikely but trusted source of feedback, spending months listening to early versions of the album during school drop-offs and car rides.
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That’s why the team is listening to offers for 24-year-old RFA Braden Schneider.
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Key strategies involve always keeping the larger objective in sight, providing AI with clear context on purpose and audience.
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The Tustin Summer Academy is full of sights and sounds, and smells, that aren’t usually associated with a traditional summer camp.
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Sacramento County Health Inspectors closed four Sacramento-area eateries after discovering health food violations including dozens of German and American cockroaches in facilities, and restaurants unable to maintain proper holding temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.
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Inspired by LePage’s own experiences and drawing from the world of her graphic novels, the short follows a young woman searching for confidence in all the wrong places before discovering that true strength comes from within.
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The journey in seeing a friend’s city anew becomes another way of seeing home.
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On June 9, witnesses reported seeing a man start a small brush fire in a field behind the Wal-Mart on Camino Arroyo, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office.
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Websites like AirHelp can assist you in learning what you’re entitled to based on your itinerary, and in claiming the compensation you’re owed.
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This revival finds new power in the intimate story of a family learning to love again set against one of the most consequential moments of the twentieth century, as the Nazi regime rises to power and authoritarianism encroaches on daily life.
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But the recent action on Anthropic, as well as asking OpenAI to limit its own newest model, comes after experts have fretted for months that Mythos could pose a security risk by giving hackers and other bad actors access to AI capable of finding and exploiting vulnerabilities exceptionally quickly.
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Good luck finding more than a few sad options hidden in a back corner at your local salon.
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“Hearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearing. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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