Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eavesdrop (on)
Verb
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These storms 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,
8 Apr. 2025 -
Authorities also will monitor air quality for radiation and use drones and surveillance cameras to keep an eye on the crowds.—
Carlie Kollath Wells,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Thomas' neighbors heard the attack and called the police, which saved her life.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Just hearing that and seeing young people recognize themselves not only in Betty, but in Hilda and Justin and Papi.—
Danny Horn,
EW.com,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Although not a household name like the CIA or FBI, the NSA is a vast and extremely high-tech spying agency that specializes in gathering signals intelligence – more commonly known as electronic eavesdropping - around the world, in space and more recently in cyberspace.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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But everything would suddenly shift after a woman named Ariana spied Foxy’s photo.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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At the time, O'Donnell says, Clay was still sleeping in their bed, and would overhear her conversations with Lyle.—
Eileen Finan,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The neighbors overheard the fight and eventually ended up calling the cops on him, which led to him getting arrested.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Eavesdrop (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eavesdrop%20%28on%29. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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