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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
He was next heard of in Axtell, near Waco, in 1936, applying for a license to open the Little Brown Jug bar and package liquor store.
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Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
The only way to course correct and save our democracy is to register to vote, go to the polls and make your voice heard.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Attendees reported hearing gunshots and witnessing fights, leading to panic, chaos and crowd surges, police said.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
In Bamako, sustained gunfire and explosions were heard near the main airport, forcing the cancellation of incoming and outgoing flights.
—Jewel Bright, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
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Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
The only way to course correct and save our democracy is to register to vote, go to the polls and make your voice heard.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Attendees reported hearing gunshots and witnessing fights, leading to panic, chaos and crowd surges, police said.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
In Bamako, sustained gunfire and explosions were heard near the main airport, forcing the cancellation of incoming and outgoing flights.
—Jewel Bright, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hear
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That may help explain why the survey also found that only 16% of respondents report realizing a high degree of measurable value from AI.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Daniels got a free roll to the rim before Towns realized the Hawks guard was wide-open.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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June 21 – July 22 Your words have impact today, and people are ready to listen.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Devastated, Sam vowed to never listen to Mary’s music or think about her again.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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The fact is that recent or older series can gain new footholds with modern viewers who haven’t seen them.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Actor Sarah Jessica Parker was seen walking down the grand staircase at the New York Public Library with Queen Camilla after a literacy event this afternoon.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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Positive Results Center empowers healing journeys, helping people of all ages discover their dreams and potential.—
Staff Photographer,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ronald Meißner, a registered with the State Office for Archaeology of Saxony, discovered the artifacts.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Senior second baseman Alexis Richter has learned a lot about playing softball from her three older sisters.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The wife and mother of two people who died on the Titanic submersible is sharing what she's learned about grief and life after loss.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Arttu Hyry has been terrific since entering the lineup for Game 2, but his third line hasn’t found the back of the net.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Ease off the accelerator - Step off the gas to slow down the vehicle until the tires find traction.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Hear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hear. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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