hear out
verb
heard out; hearing out; hears out
: to listen to (someone who wants to tell something)
I know you don't agree but hear me out.
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If anything, the four new episodes are even more of an ode to Hal and Lois, as parents and partners, while still making sure to hear out Malcolm and his brothers’ complaints.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
Many of the selections available at the shop, at 1255 Delaware St., are full of rhythm and groove and are begging to be heard out loud in public.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
And to soak in all their new skills, the business’ senior leaders are making a concerted effort to hear out entry-level staffers, exchanging ideas between ranks and generations to create the best action plan possible.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Start by specifically naming the problem and proposing a trial period for your ideal solution (and hear out potential compromises).
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
When managers hear out employee hesitations and verbally reward inclusive behavior, norms are reinforced.
—Colleen Tolan, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
In Tarrant County hearings, each person was heard out, but the event was elective for commissioners.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
The diverse guest list could be part of Newsom’s attempt to self-brand as a centrist ahead of a possible 2028 run, hearing out conservative critics while trying to assume his party’s mantle.
—Meg Kinnard, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
While all this is going on, acting hostage negotiator Angie Kim is outside with the police and SWAT, hearing out Devlin’s demands over the phone.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
Many of the selections available at the shop, at 1255 Delaware St., are full of rhythm and groove and are begging to be heard out loud in public.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
And to soak in all their new skills, the business’ senior leaders are making a concerted effort to hear out entry-level staffers, exchanging ideas between ranks and generations to create the best action plan possible.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Start by specifically naming the problem and proposing a trial period for your ideal solution (and hear out potential compromises).
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
When managers hear out employee hesitations and verbally reward inclusive behavior, norms are reinforced.
—Colleen Tolan, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
In Tarrant County hearings, each person was heard out, but the event was elective for commissioners.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
The diverse guest list could be part of Newsom’s attempt to self-brand as a centrist ahead of a possible 2028 run, hearing out conservative critics while trying to assume his party’s mantle.
—Meg Kinnard, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
While all this is going on, acting hostage negotiator Angie Kim is outside with the police and SWAT, hearing out Devlin’s demands over the phone.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Hear out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hear%20out. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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