listen (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for listen (to)
Verb
  • Shut out of control of the White House and both chambers of Congress, Democrats are seeking to rebuild their brand with the American electorate following a poor performance during the 2024 presidential election.
    Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Never follow your boyfriend to college, especially a seemingly mediocre college, as Belly does with Jeremiah to the fictional Finch.
    Vogue, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Yet most failed to note the hospital’s long-standing use as a base for Hamas operations.
    Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Meltzer noted that those close to the matter believe the deal is close to being finalized, though WWE has not confirmed this information.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The software’s orders were often obeyed fearfully, unquestioningly.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
  • He is told by the officer on the phone to obey police at the scene, but continues to resist.
    Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Listen (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listen%20%28to%29. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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