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Recent Examples of overhear
Whether overhearing a hallway conversation or catching a remote suggestion, innovation frequently happens in unscripted moments.
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Toyna Chin, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Along the way, Manny overheard a woozy Finn accuse Audrey of shooting him.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 25 Apr. 2025
Already good at hiding cigarettes, Muriel starts lying about her communication with Julius, while keeping from Lee her winnings from racetrack bets (acting on tips overheard at her diner job).
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
But the reenactors overheard her concern and didn’t miss a beat.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Toyna Chin, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Along the way, Manny overheard a woozy Finn accuse Audrey of shooting him.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 25 Apr. 2025
Already good at hiding cigarettes, Muriel starts lying about her communication with Julius, while keeping from Lee her winnings from racetrack bets (acting on tips overheard at her diner job).
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
But the reenactors overheard her concern and didn’t miss a beat.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhear
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Myth: Exposure to cicada noise will cause hearing loss As the second-largest periodical cicada, Brood XIV can make a lot of noise when the male cicadas attempt to attract mates with their buzzing sounds.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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His frustrations are drawing all of the attention regarding the Red Sox, and one former Red Sox legend is tired of hearing about it.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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According to Bullrich, the agency has used the tool to monitor more than 4 million people across 1,328 matches, detecting 1,166 people with arrest warrants and issuing more than 40 resolutions to restrict their entry.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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This shower may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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The focus is on merchandising locations, but those who study the image will spy an opera house and a general store, believed to be the first time such concepts appear.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Richard and Frances Myles are a British couple who spy for the Secret Service during their honeymoon in Europe.—
Paul Vidich,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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“Overhear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhear. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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