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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
Today’s agreement is a sign that our voices have been heard.
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Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2025
But hear me out: When they’re done right, at their very best, pranks are a labor of love.
—Katie Yee
july 25, Literary Hub, 25 July 2025
Investors will want to hear clear strategies from the hyperscalers .
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 25 July 2025
There are still multiple avenues to improving the team, but the James situation could have them on hold.
Expect to continue hearing the Lakers in the NBA rumor mill.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
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Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2025
But hear me out: When they’re done right, at their very best, pranks are a labor of love.
—Katie Yee
july 25, Literary Hub, 25 July 2025
Investors will want to hear clear strategies from the hyperscalers .
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 25 July 2025
There are still multiple avenues to improving the team, but the James situation could have them on hold.
Expect to continue hearing the Lakers in the NBA rumor mill.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hear
Verb
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In response to famines in East and West Africa, U.S. aid officials realized the need for a way to monitor global hunger.—
Nurith Aizenman,
NPR,
25 July 2025
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And, my fears were realized — the park was crowded.—
Tom Montgomery Fate,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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Some fans have expected new music from the group, but for the most part, very little has emerged for a long time – but followers of the emo rockers never stopped listening.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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For more guidance on how to treat your weekend like a vacation, listen to this episode of NPR's Life Kit.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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At Holland State Park, which is run by the state and hasn’t seen lifeguards in three decades, there’s talk among Park Township officials of implementing a lifeguard pilot program.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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Friday, July 25 8 p.m. ET: Great White Reign of Terror - In South Africa, two people are killed by great whites near the eastern cape, an area that hasn’t seen an attack in decades.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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In the meantime, the Smiths hired their own analyst and discovered that all the emails had originated in the United States, not abroad.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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To avoid harmful effects from these products, read on to discover the most common mistakes and key safety precautions to keep in mind when cleaning your home.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
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Successful people are always learning—not always managing.—
Anne Sugar,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The Oscar winner’s eight-episode cyber thriller The Savant will premiere Friday, Sept. 26 on Apple TV+, with the first two episodes, TVLine has learned.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
23 July 2025
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Search crews found Phillips’ Jeep crushed into the mud, but have not recovered the fire chief’s body after more than two weeks of searching.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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As Cincinnati city leaders consider new ways to enforce the curfew for youth who stay out too late, an Enquirer review of data found police across Hamilton County have been steadily filing fewer curfew violations over the past 25 years.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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“Hear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hear. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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