listens (to)

present tense third-person singular of listen (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for listens (to)
Verb
  • The recent call for help follows a similar incident in May.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The campaign narrative follows Wood through her daily routine in New York City, underscoring how lingerie can serve as a versatile component of everyday dressing.
    Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The report only notes one version of the standard iPhone 17.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
  • In fact, Lamarche notes there's strong evidence from observational studies that cheese is associated with a lower risk of stroke.
    Will Stone, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Listens (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listens%20%28to%29. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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