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Recent Examples of overhears
Meanwhile, on the dock, Zoë overhears the provisioners say something about being paid to keep quiet.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2025
Lo overhears a scuffle in the cabin next door and a distinct splash in the freezing ocean waters.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
But a nurse eventually overhears Archer and Hannah discussing it, and misunderstands the situation.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2025
Alas, Taylor overhears and freaks out because Steven hasn't mentioned it.
—Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
In the movie, Manchester overhears conversations by the Toys R’ Us manager Mitch (Peter Dinklage) and an employee Leigh.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
In the book, Jackie admits her feelings to Cole, and Alex overhears the conversation.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
However, as the movie progresses, Se-ri overhears her mother discussing Yun-seok’s home life.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 29 Aug. 2025
Conrad, who is ready to leave to head back to California, overhears her sobs.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2025
Lo overhears a scuffle in the cabin next door and a distinct splash in the freezing ocean waters.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
But a nurse eventually overhears Archer and Hannah discussing it, and misunderstands the situation.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2025
Alas, Taylor overhears and freaks out because Steven hasn't mentioned it.
—Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
In the movie, Manchester overhears conversations by the Toys R’ Us manager Mitch (Peter Dinklage) and an employee Leigh.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
In the book, Jackie admits her feelings to Cole, and Alex overhears the conversation.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
However, as the movie progresses, Se-ri overhears her mother discussing Yun-seok’s home life.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 29 Aug. 2025
Conrad, who is ready to leave to head back to California, overhears her sobs.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhears
Verb
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Meanwhile, the legitimacy of his criminal case in Tennessee faces a major test next week as the federal judge overseeing his trial hears arguments over Abrego Garcia’s claim that he’s being unfairly targeted.—
Devan Cole,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Then Vahid hears the telltale squeak of Peg Leg’s prosthetic leg.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When Claire and Frank retreat to Inverness on holiday following the end of WWII, Frank spies the spectre of a Highlander staring up into Claire's window that abruptly vanishes.—
Amy Wilkinson,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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Alma peers through a keyhole and spies her mother (Susanne Wuest) standing before a candlelit shrine to the family’s dead.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
20 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But wait — the Oura Ring even monitors your REM sleep!—
Zach Przystup,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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According to the recall notice, the FDA sampled the baby food using its Total Diet Study tool, which monitors levels of nutrients – and contaminants – in foods people eat across the United States.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Overhears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhears. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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