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as in to realize
to come to an awareness of
I heard your sister is home from the hospital
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Recent Examples of hear
Along the way, Trotz found Ovechkin to be the rare superstar who didn’t mind hearing criticism.
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Chris Johnston, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Nelson contributed to Irving’s first album, 2023’s Born in a Trunk, and his voice is again heard on Always Will Be.
—Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
But just as bizarre was the fact that the Northern Irishman didn't even want to hear about it.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Parents can hear conflicting information straight from the mouths of state leaders.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
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Chris Johnston, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Nelson contributed to Irving’s first album, 2023’s Born in a Trunk, and his voice is again heard on Always Will Be.
—Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
But just as bizarre was the fact that the Northern Irishman didn't even want to hear about it.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Parents can hear conflicting information straight from the mouths of state leaders.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hear
Verb
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Inside, the floor and ceiling are realized in matching high-gloss black lacquer wood texture, while custom wood tables in the same material rise from the floor.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Here is what most people do not realize: utilities must ensure these lines maintain safe clearances from the ground, trees, and buildings even during these maximum sag conditions.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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To be heard, to be understood, to be listened to, and to erase the stigmas and bias of living with Crohn's disease.—
Gaylyn Henderson, MPH,
Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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Real human-centric communication starts with listening first—understanding audience concerns and needs before crafting content.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Though policymakers do apparently see tariffs creating some inflation in 2025 on their recent projections.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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White flower petals could be seen scattered below the couple and different white bouquets of flowers and white candles surrounded them.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Read on to discover 10 American Rieslings to stock your wine cellar with.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Visit Amazon's Deal page to discover the latest deals.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The ability to learn from missteps and continue forward is often what separates successful innovators from the rest.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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One is that the whole project was born out of reading this book and just learning about the staff.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Currently on a six-game winning streak and 11 wins in 12 games, the Celtics suddenly find themselves with a legitimate chance to catch the Cleveland Cavaliers for the top seed in the Eastern Conference.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Some Social Security recipients could soon find themselves in the crosshairs of a policy that advocates for seniors say could cause financial hardship for many older Americans.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Hear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hear. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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