Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for listen in (on)
Verb
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2025 -
At one point, the gallery could hear the faint sound of heavy breathing, and the judge reminded jurors to make sure that their headphones were fully on because the microphone feed appeared to be picking up the video.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Actively monitor and respond to feedback across platforms, including those of your brand’s leadership.—
Dave Minifie,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Carlisle, speaking on a local radio show, said Haliburton will likely be listed as questionable on the injury report as the team monitors his status ahead of the matchup.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Suddenly, Vampire Weekend’s towering drummer, Chris Tomson, spied Monaco.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2025
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Military Service: During the Civil War, Harriet Tubman served as a nurse, scout, and spy for the Union Army.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
Verb
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One day, Amy overheard her aunt arguing with the caseworker about money.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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Passengers continued to stream through the arrivals gate, some of them overheard discussing the events thousands of miles away.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
12 June 2025
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“Listen in (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listen%20in%20%28on%29. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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