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
His hobbies include reading, listening to music and going on long, winding adventures on his road bike.
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Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2025
But in listening to separate end-of-season reflections from Tucker and Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer, both sides sound detached.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Music and motoring have long been intrinsically linked, and most of us do the majority of listening to our favorite artists when inside a vehicle.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Their relationship at the moment is unclear, but footage emerged of West pulling up to Ty’s Tycoon album listening party in Los Angeles earlier in October.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
Local government should be close to the community—listening to residents, using data responsibly, and avoiding partisanship or special interest influence in areas like school governance.
—Pioneer Press Elections Team, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
That means not just pushing information out, but also listening to families and staff.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Thank you for watching and listening, and enjoy!
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
The girl said her teacher had warned her that federal agents might be listening.
—Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2025
But in listening to separate end-of-season reflections from Tucker and Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer, both sides sound detached.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Music and motoring have long been intrinsically linked, and most of us do the majority of listening to our favorite artists when inside a vehicle.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Their relationship at the moment is unclear, but footage emerged of West pulling up to Ty’s Tycoon album listening party in Los Angeles earlier in October.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
Local government should be close to the community—listening to residents, using data responsibly, and avoiding partisanship or special interest influence in areas like school governance.
—Pioneer Press Elections Team, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
That means not just pushing information out, but also listening to families and staff.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Thank you for watching and listening, and enjoy!
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
The girl said her teacher had warned her that federal agents might be listening.
—Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for listening
hearing
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Brad Pitt is a klutzy errand boy for the mob sent to Mexico to retrieve a priceless pistol with a magical backstory; Julia Roberts is his long-suffering girlfriend who angrily dumps him upon hearing the news.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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After hearing the guilty verdict, the judge immediately sentenced Shaw to life without parole.—
Johnny Dodd,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Listening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listening. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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