listened (to)

past tense of listen (to)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for listened (to)
Verb
  • The organization noted that Skydive Kansas City is a member in good standing of the sport’s governing body, and is cooperating with local authorities and federal investigators to determine the cause of the crash.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 16 June 2026
  • All stats through Monday morning unless noted.
    Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • The Angels added to their advantage in the sixth inning when Guzman delivered a two-out two-run single and Walton followed with his run-scoring double.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
  • The lawsuit claims a correctional officer assigned to protect the woman stood by as an inmate followed her into a freezer and pulled a weapon.
    Zach Boetto, CBS News, 13 June 2026
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“Listened (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listened%20%28to%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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