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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Diehard fans, the Robbie-curious and those who love to eavesdrop on therapy sessions, however, will adore it.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Dec. 2024
Wiretap orders issued under the 702 program permit the government to secretly eavesdrop on the calls and messages of foreigners, who generally lack any right to privacy under US law.
—Dell Cameron, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Dec. 2024
Wiretap orders issued under the 702 program permit the government to secretly eavesdrop on the calls and messages of foreigners, who generally lack any right to privacy under US law.
—Dell Cameron, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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“Eavesdrop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eavesdrop. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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eavesdrop
verb
eaves·drop
ˈēvz-ˌdräp
: to listen secretly to private conversation
eavesdropper
noun
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