eavesdrop
verb
eaves·drop
ˈēvz-ˌdräp 
eavesdropped; eavesdropping; eavesdrops
: to listen secretly to what is said in private
eavesdropper
noun
Examples of eavesdrop in a Sentence
a nosy traveler who likes to eavesdrop on his fellow airline passengers
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These keys are highly resistant to interception because any attempt to eavesdrop on a quantum key transmission will alter the data, alerting both parties to the presence of an intruder.
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John Prisco, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
As Amelia’s future sister-in-law, Abby, her little wave when she’s caught eavesdropping on the poolside conversation between Amelia and her best friend and maid of honor, Merritt Monaco (Meghann Fahy), is a nicely arch bit of physicality.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024
The law, designed to allow law enforcement and federal government agencies to more easily gather intelligence, gave authorities the ability to search, seize, detain or eavesdrop on possible terrorists.
—The Arizona Republic, 26 Oct. 2024
By contrast, implanted electrodes can be placed right next to the motor cortex and can eavesdrop on the activity of only those neurons.
—Dana MacKenzie, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
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John Prisco, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
As Amelia’s future sister-in-law, Abby, her little wave when she’s caught eavesdropping on the poolside conversation between Amelia and her best friend and maid of honor, Merritt Monaco (Meghann Fahy), is a nicely arch bit of physicality.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024
The law, designed to allow law enforcement and federal government agencies to more easily gather intelligence, gave authorities the ability to search, seize, detain or eavesdrop on possible terrorists.
—The Arizona Republic, 26 Oct. 2024
By contrast, implanted electrodes can be placed right next to the motor cortex and can eavesdrop on the activity of only those neurons.
—Dana MacKenzie, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Eavesdrop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eavesdrop. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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eavesdrop
verb
eaves·drop
ˈēvz-ˌdräp
: to listen secretly to private conversation
eavesdropper
noun
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