listened (to)

past tense of listen (to)

Example Sentences

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
  • To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Align franchise, Lululemon hosted a 5,000-person yoga event at Beijing’s Worker’s Stadium, followed by local events across 43 cities within the next month, hosting a total of over 10,000 participants.
    Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Another Utah State goal followed after a Boise State foul in the box.
    Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 9 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 12 Nov. 2025.

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