Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eavesdrop (on)
Verb
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These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025 -
Authorities also will monitor air quality for radiation and use drones and surveillance cameras to keep an eye on the crowds.—
Carlie Kollath Wells,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Communicate openly, make ethical decisions, stay true to your values, be transparent and be open to hearing the voices of your team.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Screams and crashing sounds can be heard for a few seconds before the video goes dark.—
Jessica Hasbun,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Although not a household name like the CIA or FBI, the NSA is a vast and extremely high-tech spying agency that specializes in gathering signals intelligence – more commonly known as electronic eavesdropping - around the world, in space and more recently in cyberspace.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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But everything would suddenly shift after a woman named Ariana spied Foxy’s photo.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Vasquez Sura could overhear the conversation as an officer told her husband to turn off the car and get out.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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What Tamie overheard next would affect both of their lives forever.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Eavesdrop (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eavesdrop%20%28on%29. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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