as in hearing
range of hearing babysitters should remain within earshot of young children

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Recent Examples of earshot Dana rushes to draw Mel’s blood, while also ordering every doctor and nurse within earshot who’s a universal donor to get in line behind Mel. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2025 Common to woodlands, scrublands, savanna and villages across most of East Africa, they can be found in small flocks, usually making a variety of noisy scolds and shrieks at anyone within earshot. Matt Kracht, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025 Following the TVLine Spotlight conversation, with the cameras off and the crowd out of earshot, TVLine invited McClarnon to freely elaborate on the very special cameos. Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 9 Mar. 2025 Jeffrey Lurie stood in a lower hallway of the Superdome, within earshot of the postgame party raging in his team’s locker room, and reflected on having beaten the best. Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for earshot
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Noun
  • When a hearing was set for April 10, the two Idaho residents felt like there was an end in sight, finally.
    Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2025
  • According to documents filed with the Orange County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office, Judge Margaret H. Schreiber ruled during a Thursday hearing between the two parties.
    Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • So much of his sound — and what people enjoy about Chris’ music is [his guitar].
    Deborah Evans Price, Billboard, 29 May 2025
  • The lightweight design is made for comfort and should please budding audiophiles looking for the finessed sound that only open-back headphones can deliver.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Noun
  • Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2025
  • Flowers kept his distance the following summer and got a job at Charlestown Senior Living in Catonsville.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2025
Noun
  • In typical Armstrong fashion, the characters are dressed in mostly beige or monochrome colors without a logo in sight — a signifier that for the rich, quiet luxury never dies.
    Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 31 May 2025
  • Beets are known for their slight heart shape, bright colors, earthy flavor, and the ability to stain everything in sight when sliced in preparation for a meal.
    Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 30 May 2025

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“Earshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earshot. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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