Synonyms of overheard

overheard

verb

past tense of overhear

as in heard

to listen to (another in private conversation)

it's not polite to try to overhear intimate friends sharing confidences

Synonyms & Similar Words

• heard
• spied
• monitored
• listened in (on)
• attended
• tapped
• eavesdropped (on)
• bugged
• snooped
• wiretapped
• heeded
• hearkened
• surveilled
• minded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overheard

Burial is far and away the blueprint here, evident in the vespertine pads, tape hiss, and hauntological vocal flips, deployed as if overheard from a distant astral plane. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026

Elsewhere during the event, Harry was overheard providing a few family updates to guests. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 17 July 2026

Degorski had told an ex-girlfriend of his role in the killings, and a friend who overheard her talking about it in 2002 went to the police. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

As a bald eagle named Indy occasionally screeched at an offending hawk that flew overheard, speakers talked about the time capsule as a message to future generations about Americans’ hopes, values and lives in 2025. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Their path to the iconic series began almost by accident after a family friend overheard a casting call for twin girls and connected their father with the opportunity. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026

Somehow the staff overheard us. — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Police interviewed other witnesses, including a neighbor, who overheard the beating. — Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 23 June 2026

The two were walking around the Hotel Royal in Evian-les-Bains, France, when the conversation was overheard by astute observers. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 17 June 2026