Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for listen in (on)
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025 -
Within minutes, a massive law enforcement response was heard around downtown Tallahassee as officers raced to the scene.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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They’re also linked to a cosmic authority called the Galactic Federation that monitors these types of special beings around the universe.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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Cost And Performance Tracking Organizations should establish dashboards to monitor AI agent costs (e.g., Azure OpenAI usage), allocate budgets per business unit, and actively monitor key performance metrics such as accuracy, usage frequency and resolution rates.—
Kingsuk Chakrabarty,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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There is also an exceptional and endearing mixed-species romance to spy; the improbable results of which is the unexpected birth of a hybrid rockaroni chick—perhaps a sign of evolution and what may turn out to be a brand-new species.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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As gunfire fills the air, Clyde spies Spencer in the train.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Whether overhearing a hallway conversation or catching a remote suggestion, innovation frequently happens in unscripted moments.—
Toyna Chin,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Along the way, Manny overheard a woozy Finn accuse Audrey of shooting him.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Listen in (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listen%20in%20%28on%29. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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