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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
The owner can be heard in the video praising the pup for being gentle with the kitten.
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Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
State of play: House Republicans met on reconciliation options Wednesday and heard committee chairs present essentially the same options that have been circulating over the last few weeks.
—Marc Caputo, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
Michael can be seen on NHL Network; and heard on KFAN (100.3 FM) and the Worst Seats in the House podcast (talknorth.com).
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
If we are not allowed to hear and see candid responses from everyone, then Lee could be rubber-stamped as the next mayor.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hear
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Two teams vie for a chance at history Many people don't realize the Super Bowl is more than just the fleeting hours of the game and a 15-minute halftime show.—
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As average citizens realize that wars and arms races are a con and nothing good will come of them, but environmental cooperation is very much in everyone’s mutual interest, the paradigm will begin to change.—
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Well, listen, most of what USAID is doing is employing Americans, and often foreign nationals, to try to prevent instability and conflict.—
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That tells me that these voters are listening to a lot of Muni Long, and points toward some recognition for her full-length.—
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Fox and another man were seen driving away from a residence in the 39300 block of Melbourne Court in Beach Park at around noon.—
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On Sunday, cast members who appear in a red-carpet pre-event ahead of the show’s 50th anniversary special will see a lot more from sponsors.—
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French police are investigating the death of a British couple who were discovered dead in their home in France.—
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According to a press conference Friday morning and a news release, detectives discovered that one of Manzano's credit cards was missing from his wallet, and found that Colbert used the card at several stores around the New Orleans area.—
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While offenses have learned to use every second, defenses are also taking advantage of the extra time, primarily through duplicitous presentations and audibles in response to offensive calls.—
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However, upon learning about her decision to proceed with the surgery, her boyfriend's stance shifted.—
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The effort to find the right engine and tail rotor from the Black Hawk continues, the agency said.—
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After two and four months the researchers checked back in and found evidence of successful teeth growth in around 50% of the pigs.—
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“Hear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hear. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
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