listened (to)

Definition of listened (to)next
past tense of listen (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for listened (to)
Verb
  • The chill all-day Mediterranean spot is Manja, noted by its huge, curving aqua pizza oven and porch swings.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The president noted that past military conflicts have dogged his predecessors, mentioning former President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan and Jimmy Carter’s handling of the Iran hostage crisis.
    Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Schwarber followed with a 427-foot drive that landed near the back of the second deck in right field to put the United States on top 3-1.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
  • In the days that followed QueenEr’Re's shooting, which captured the attention of city leaders, a mobile camera unit on a trailer was parked at the playground.
    Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
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“Listened (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listened%20%28to%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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