as in hearing
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing
would you listen to what I have to say?
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Recent Examples of listening
And now, fans are listening to soul remixes and slighting hip-hop’s resonance.
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Godard and Rick have a similar artistic integrity about listening to their inner compass.
—Tomris Laffly, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
The legend goes, Curtis signed them after listening to their tape in his car in the parking lot of the Channel while waiting for Bad Brains to show up.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Feeling her garments, and listening to her speak about her passion felt like culture and craftsmanship holding hands.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
With the Tigers potentially listening to trade ideas for Skubal, any number of contending teams will be sending in their offers.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Create a wind-down routine, such as reading, journaling, or listening to calming music.
—Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 22 Oct. 2025
Is there anything more homey than listening to the symphony of a rainstorm, snuggling by a crackling fire, and holding a steaming cup of hot cocoa?
—Christina Fang, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
Thank you for watching and listening, and enjoy!
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Godard and Rick have a similar artistic integrity about listening to their inner compass.
—Tomris Laffly, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
The legend goes, Curtis signed them after listening to their tape in his car in the parking lot of the Channel while waiting for Bad Brains to show up.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Feeling her garments, and listening to her speak about her passion felt like culture and craftsmanship holding hands.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
With the Tigers potentially listening to trade ideas for Skubal, any number of contending teams will be sending in their offers.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Create a wind-down routine, such as reading, journaling, or listening to calming music.
—Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 22 Oct. 2025
Is there anything more homey than listening to the symphony of a rainstorm, snuggling by a crackling fire, and holding a steaming cup of hot cocoa?
—Christina Fang, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
Thank you for watching and listening, and enjoy!
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for listening
hearing
Verb
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Nevertheless, after hearing that exchange, my Athletic colleague Ken Rosenthal tracked down the manager himself to explore this very topic.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Even after hearing that member's most candid review of the experience, Willmore admits that his younger self still longed to be a part of Greek life.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Listening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listening. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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