HEARS Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

hears

verb

present tense third-person singular of hear

as in realizes

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

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as in listens

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 hears Unlike standard hearing and vision tests, these assessments examine how the brain interprets what the child hears and sees and may help identify underlying weaknesses contributing to behaviors associated with ADHD or autism. — Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 25 July 2026 Then, after Erica has a peevish moment with Scotty, the gang hears about the landing party’s prehistoric adventures over drinks. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 23 July 2026 The Cosmic Mother hears your heart, and Her timing is always perfect. — Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 Crump added that Mitchell should be included when a Mississippi grand jury hears results of the death investigation. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 22 July 2026 As Gu-cheon and Saeng-gang prepare for Gu-cheon’s trip to the mirror world, Saeng-gang hears a spirit proclaiming that Gu-cheon will die that night. — Kayti Burt, Time, 17 July 2026 In the poem, we’re not told what Odysseus hears when he’s tied to the ship’s mast and listens to the Sirens’ call. — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 16 July 2026 Deadline also hears there may be more familiar faces joining the panel, though they are not yet confirmed. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 July 2026 The second season of the Netflix hit ended on a cliffhanger with Jackie (Rodriguez) and Cole (LaLonde) finally confessing their feelings for each other, but Cole’s brother — and Jackie’s boyfriend — Alex (Gentry) hears the confession. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hears

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When this happens, Telemachus realizes that the beggar is really his father, and the father-son duo reunite in full and begin plotting revenge against the suitors.

— Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Rhaenyra realizes that she’s been played and confronts the child.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of realizes

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The hospital’s nursing team, for example, helped to develop an AI system that listens and takes notes during patient visits.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
In the poem, we’re not told what Odysseus hears when he’s tied to the ship’s mast and listens to the Sirens’ call.

— Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 16 July 2026

Definition of listens

Verb

Additionally, critical safety incidents must be reported no later than 24 hours after the frontier developer discovers them.

— Victoria Baeza Garcia, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2026
Their cycle of retaliation deepens until each discovers that the greater threat comes from the people closest to them.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 July 2026

Definition of discovers

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Analyst Divya Gangahar sees several positives ahead of the company's quarterly results in early August, including improving demand and accelerating growth.

— Michael Bloom, CNBC, 25 July 2026
Unlike standard hearing and vision tests, these assessments examine how the brain interprets what the child hears and sees and may help identify underlying weaknesses contributing to behaviors associated with ADHD or autism.

— Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 25 July 2026

Definition of sees

Verb

And in the April film The Drama, a man named Charlie (played by Robert Pattinson) learns something about his fiancée, Emma (Zendaya), that upends his understanding of her right before their wedding.

— Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
The 14-year veteran signed a one-year deal with the Raiders this offseason to serve as a sort of bridge starting quarterback while Mendoza learns the offense, learns the speed of the game, learns how to be a professional, and earns the starting job.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of learns

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Gwayne packs his things and leaves the host as Criston gives his rallying speech, as Daemon finds the grotesque banquet, as Alicent and her daughter are plunged into terrible darkness.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Edwards is quick to drive after facing up against her defender, even when the spacing around her isn’t exactly pristine; none of the Connecticut guards really give the defense a reason to stay home, but Edwards still finds a way to the basket.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 20 July 2026

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