as in to follow
to take notice of and be guided by
you'd better listen to my advice!
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for listen (to)
Verb
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And in the past, including in 2017 following the death of A’dan Blackmon, the department has released those records.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026 -
Noah Gregor scored the fastest goal to begin a game in franchise history, Mackie Samoskevich followed shortly after to give Florida its fastest two goals to begin a game in franchise history, and the Panthers never looked back in a 6-3 win over the Ottawa Senators at Amerant Bank Arena.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Propose a simple plan, note responsibilities in writing, and set a time to revisit the arrangement after everyone has lived with it.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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But, as Jude has noted in interviews, the title is also an allusion.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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Driving habits can help reduce costs The top advice for drivers looking to save at the pump is to obey the speed limit and drive smoothly, according to Consumer Reports.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Listen (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listen%20%28to%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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