as in hearing
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing
would you listen to what I have to say?
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Recent Examples of listening
Gorka has said his workday begins with a drive to the White House while listening to his favorite podcast, hosted by pro-Trump military historian Victor Davis Hanson.
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Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 21 Apr. 2026
Here are a few more things Day enjoys learning about, listening to, and playing with her daughter.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
Glassman, who has expressed interest in running for mayor after 12 years as city commissioner, should start listening to voters outside District 2.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Sonobuoys float beneath the surface listening for noise or emitting sonar pings.
—Alan Crawford, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
They were seated on the floor and actively listening while surrounded by plants, bright colors and art.
—Tamara Dunn, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026
Hansard found himself in Dublin City, hanging out with writers like Seamus Heaney, directors like Jim Sheridan, and listening to Paul Meehan reciting poetry in a basement.
—Charles Moss, SPIN, 20 Apr. 2026
The friend remembered late nights listening to music and chatting with Hines while their kids played.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Wu-Tang definitely inspired generations, growing up, listening to them on the radio.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 21 Apr. 2026
Here are a few more things Day enjoys learning about, listening to, and playing with her daughter.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
Glassman, who has expressed interest in running for mayor after 12 years as city commissioner, should start listening to voters outside District 2.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Sonobuoys float beneath the surface listening for noise or emitting sonar pings.
—Alan Crawford, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
They were seated on the floor and actively listening while surrounded by plants, bright colors and art.
—Tamara Dunn, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2026
Hansard found himself in Dublin City, hanging out with writers like Seamus Heaney, directors like Jim Sheridan, and listening to Paul Meehan reciting poetry in a basement.
—Charles Moss, SPIN, 20 Apr. 2026
The friend remembered late nights listening to music and chatting with Hines while their kids played.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Wu-Tang definitely inspired generations, growing up, listening to them on the radio.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for listening
hearing
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State Department officials speaking at a US Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee hearing on Tuesday defended Washington’s approach as a pragmatic reset from aid-dependent policies.—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Kash Patel, director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), during a House Intelligence Committee hearing on worldwide threats in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, March 19, 2026.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Listening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listening. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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