listened (to)

past tense of listen (to)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for listened (to)
Verb
  • The judge also noted she had not previously been told a mechanic had worked on the car, and also the government has given at least two different accounts of who approved the car’s removal to Maine.
    Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
  • As Morosi noted, a move with the Phillies almost makes too much sense.
    Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The strikes ended when the WGA reached an agreement with the AMPTP in September 2023, followed by SAG-AFTRA that November.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Frank followed the exact same path with Brentford but, crucially, was the club’s first-choice following Postecoglou’s dismissal two weeks after winning the Europa League final.
    Jay Harris, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
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“Listened (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listened%20%28to%29. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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