Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eavesdrop (on)
Verb
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The Del Valle school district is still monitoring the effects of the federal pause on certain funding, spokesman Christopher Weddle said last week.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025 -
Amazon runs an active program to monitor for such impersonation scams, which includes sharing information as and when new campaigns are identified and critically shutting down the bad actors behind these attacks, both technically and legally.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Powell held up both Irwin and Grace while their friends and family off-screen could be heard laughing at the sight.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Alone at night, Mike hears the animatronics nearby.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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To spy green sea and hawksbill turtles nesting, visit from July through October.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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Murrell's efforts drew attention from those who could spy into his Evendale yard.—
Amber Hunt,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Verb
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The launch site itself may be across state lines, but Arizonans could still have a chance to see the rocket itself soaring overheard.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
18 July 2025
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After overhearing Zavier’s heartfelt conversation with her dad, Tiffany has a change of heart and decides to go through with the wedding.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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“Eavesdrop (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eavesdrop%20%28on%29. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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