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
One of his sons, True, has become an unlikely but trusted source of feedback, spending months listening to early versions of the album during school drop-offs and car rides.
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Desjah Altvater,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
That’s why the team is listening to offers for 24-year-old RFA Braden Schneider.
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Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The sight of the lumbering actor wearing track clothes and sitting cross-legged while listening to a soothing relaxation tape on headphones is priceless.
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Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
For some, this might include expressive writing, reading, going for a walk or listening to a podcast.
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Christina Balderrama-Durbin,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Brandon Aiyuk wants a new team, in case the 49ers are listening.
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Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
22 June 2026
In class, students learned how tone and delivery can affect the reception of a message, how childhood can shape one’s perspectives, and the importance of stepping back and listening with intent, among other skills.
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Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
The Indians would say anyone listening to me got a lot of nerve, especially the old Indians.
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Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
Earbud Deals The AirPods 4 are what easy listening dreams are made of.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
15 June 2026
Desjah Altvater,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
That’s why the team is listening to offers for 24-year-old RFA Braden Schneider.
—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The sight of the lumbering actor wearing track clothes and sitting cross-legged while listening to a soothing relaxation tape on headphones is priceless.
—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
For some, this might include expressive writing, reading, going for a walk or listening to a podcast.
—
Christina Balderrama-Durbin,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Brandon Aiyuk wants a new team, in case the 49ers are listening.
—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
22 June 2026
In class, students learned how tone and delivery can affect the reception of a message, how childhood can shape one’s perspectives, and the importance of stepping back and listening with intent, among other skills.
—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
The Indians would say anyone listening to me got a lot of nerve, especially the old Indians.
—
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
Earbud Deals The AirPods 4 are what easy listening dreams are made of.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for listening
hearing
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On Election Day, Schlossberg was campaigning out in the rain despite the concerning polls, hearing stories from passersby about their Kennedy encounters over the years and taking selfies with starstruck supporters.
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Some travel from other parts of Minnesota after hearing about the fundraiser through friends or social media.
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“Listening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listening. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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