hearings

plural of hearing
as in sounds
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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Recent Examples of hearings Last year, migrants were repeatedly arrested at the building while trying to attend their immigration court hearings. Brynn Gingras, CNN Money, 20 July 2026 Patient safety questions Those who have studied the use of arbitration by Kaiser and other HMOs for medical malpractice claims say the secrecy of the settlements and the closed hearings could keep safety problems from coming to light. Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 As of Friday, Popps did not have an attorney listed in Alaska court records, and no future hearings had been scheduled, according to Alaska Public Media. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026 Shadix is among at least 13 people who belonged to an Instagram chat group devoted to environmental issues, frequently attended FWC hearings and had their driving records pulled by FWC law enforcement agents. Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026 The city’s rezoning hearings are scheduled for August, according to a press release. Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 Adult-use marijuana is still Schedule I, but the Drug Enforcement Administration just concluded hearings about its potential rescheduling and a decision is expected soon. Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 In past hearings, Paul has frequently questioned the former White House medical adviser about bat coronavirus research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China. David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2026 Separate from the Florida case, federal judges this week had scheduled court hearings as part of lawsuits challenging the settlement -- providing a potential venue where the issue may be litigated. Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearings
Noun
  • Nu Jazz put the effort in to really get underneath all these sounds, ripping out their guts and figuring out how to jam with the entrails.
    Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026
  • The package of upgrades sounds as if it’ll be spread across both Hungary and Zandvoort, which is the first race after the summer shutdown in August.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • With her long-term sights set on an appearance at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, the veteran gymnast has no need to panic.
    Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Harper—whom David and Victoria welcomed on July 10, 2011—has reportedly had her sights set on becoming a future tycoon after being inspired by her mom’s reinvention as a fashion and beauty figure in the industry.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • The traditional Little League distances are 46 and 60 feet, respectively.
    Jim Barnes July 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • Offering realistic walking time estimates that account for building distances rather than just schedule grid gaps can also help attendees who experience time blindness plan their transitions.
    Tracy King, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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“Hearings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearings. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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