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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
Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the scene in the Naranja area of southwest Miami-Dade after shots were heard around 11:55 p.m. on Feb. 7.
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Christine Pelisek, People.com, 26 May 2025
If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 May 2025
Lenin is the father of Victor Margarito, the museum caretaker, but Victor had never heard the stories his father was telling.
—Sam Kean, The Atlantic, 26 May 2025
But then the government appealed, and a three judge panel of the Ninth Circuit heard arguments in April.
—Quil Lawrence, NPR, 26 May 2025
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Christine Pelisek, People.com, 26 May 2025
If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 May 2025
Lenin is the father of Victor Margarito, the museum caretaker, but Victor had never heard the stories his father was telling.
—Sam Kean, The Atlantic, 26 May 2025
But then the government appealed, and a three judge panel of the Ninth Circuit heard arguments in April.
—Quil Lawrence, NPR, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hear
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But maybe if the Sun Sentinel published a game story once in awhile, the people of South Florida would realize that Miami actually has a big-league team.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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After hearing chatter on the radio about the Seattle aquarium, Ellie realizes that Nora (Tati Gabrielle) hinted that Abby was hiding out there.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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The crowd piled into the Chateau at 6 p.m., with most expecting just to listen to the album a few days early before its wide release this Friday.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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In the years since Avicii passed away in 2018, millions of people around the world have continued to listen to the groundbreaking electronic dance music the DJ left behind.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The seashore added that those who see wildlife in need of help can call its hotline at (252) 216-6892.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The South African government has also been a vocal defender of Palestinians in Gaza who have seen their homes destroyed and access to food cut off by the Israeli military, a position that’s frustrated Trump administration officials.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
22 May 2025
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It's been a real pleasure to discover the plethora of young talent out there.—
Mekishana Pierre Updated,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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The daughter who found discovered her mother’s body said the dogs had bitten into the corpse, though officials could not confirm this.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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Workshop attendees will learn about free Arkansas resources, digital health clinics, a free 24/7 brain and spine call center, brain injury support groups and more.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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Read the full Capricorn Daily Horoscope Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Dedicate yourself to learning new skills with Saturn in Aries.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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Ellie finds a small fishing boat to take her across the water to the aquarium.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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More information can be found online at pnw.edu/leadership-institute or by reaching out to the Leadership Institute at [email protected].—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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“Hear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hear. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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