as in heard
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing
would you listen to what I have to say?
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Recent Examples of listened
The courtroom listened to her 911 call from the day of the shooting.
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Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
On Wednesday, 3rd Judicial District Judge Thomas Whitney listened as both sides presented their rivaling requests for incarceration terms.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
The family listened, and in June 2020, NASCAR banned the flag from being displayed at any of its events.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
De La Isla says Andrea listened to the recordings repeatedly, including on the morning of the tragedy.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
Two of the first guests on his interview podcast, This Is Gavin Newsom, were Charlie Kirk and Steve Bannon, ensuring that people actually listened to the show.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Any songs or artists listened to during a private session will not appear in your Wrapped summary.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2025
The dispatcher, along with five other Greenfield police employees who listened to a recording of the phone call, believed the voice belonged to Johnson.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Butler, who appeared to be holding back tears, listened quietly as officers explained the purpose of their visit.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
On Wednesday, 3rd Judicial District Judge Thomas Whitney listened as both sides presented their rivaling requests for incarceration terms.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
The family listened, and in June 2020, NASCAR banned the flag from being displayed at any of its events.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
De La Isla says Andrea listened to the recordings repeatedly, including on the morning of the tragedy.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
Two of the first guests on his interview podcast, This Is Gavin Newsom, were Charlie Kirk and Steve Bannon, ensuring that people actually listened to the show.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Any songs or artists listened to during a private session will not appear in your Wrapped summary.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2025
The dispatcher, along with five other Greenfield police employees who listened to a recording of the phone call, believed the voice belonged to Johnson.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Butler, who appeared to be holding back tears, listened quietly as officers explained the purpose of their visit.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for listened
heard
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Thousands of people have peacefully made their voices heard.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Senate Education heard testimony on the bill, indicating lawmakers are serious about the proposal, but the committee has not yet taken a vote.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Listened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listened. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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