as in to follow
to take notice of and be guided by
you'd better listen to my advice!
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Recent Examples of listen
Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Your generous spirit shines when plans feel fair, so speak confidently and listen fully until both of you feel supported.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2026
The belongings are those of people who went out to share a drink and listen to music with friends before they were forced to run for cover.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Emotion upon emotion upon emotion — and we are told to listen to all of it.
—Nina Bandelj, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
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Verb
Linney listens as a 911 call comes through.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Your generous spirit shines when plans feel fair, so speak confidently and listen fully until both of you feel supported.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2026
The belongings are those of people who went out to share a drink and listen to music with friends before they were forced to run for cover.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Emotion upon emotion upon emotion — and we are told to listen to all of it.
—Nina Bandelj, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for listen
Verb
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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Chants, cheers and songs are synonymous with football matches the world over, but the ones heard in Mexico are booming, visceral and constant.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Jackson Blake quickly followed on a goal assisted by Taylor Hall and Ehlers.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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On June 3, police went to serve the warrants but the suspect did not follow commands given by police and barricaded himself inside a residence located in the area of Alum Rock Avenue and Dale Drive, authorities said.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Enforcement of inappropriate corner crossing will continue to be difficult for FWP, but Callaghan notes that enforcement is only one part of the relationship balance that FWP Director Clark noted between private property rights and public-access rights.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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Wenders also noted that the film industry must engage in a broader discussion about how to handle controversial material from film history.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
Verb
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In 2013, Southern Stars players were blackmailed into obeying instructions by having their salaries withheld.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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Yes, no one deserves to be cheated on, and Kyle could have been better about obeying the rules, but four years?—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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“Listen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listen. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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