listened (to)

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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for listened (to)
Verb
  • It has been widely expected since Lam’s reelection as Communist Party head in January, when observers noted that his consolidation of party authority positioned him to assume the presidency as well.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Both Barringer and Houri noted that the proposals are in the early stages and would still need to work their way through the American legislative process.
    Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Now 43-38, Charlotte has lost ground this week with difficult losses to Boston and Detroit that followed the same blueprint, as the Hornets fell off a cliff in the fourth quarter at the wrong time.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Its techniques are still breathtaking today, richer and more substantial than any images that came before and many that followed.
    Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
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“Listened (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listened%20%28to%29. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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