as in hearing
range of hearing babysitters should remain within earshot of young children

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Recent Examples of earshot An argument about unfaithfulness turned deadly when a man is accused of fatally shooting his wife within earshot of two children, investigators say. Mark Price, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025 In that sense, the Canadiens are achieving their goals, beginning 2025 with a .500 record and within earshot of a playoff spot. Scott Powers, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025 On Wednesday, a New York judge threatened to toss Trump out of the courtroom after the belligerent ex-President could be heard making disparaging comments about Carroll within earshot of the jury. John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Dec. 2024 Reef House Elevated above the sand and in earshot of the waves, Reef House at Rosewood Little Dix Bay offers a fresh farm-to-table dining experience that is singular in Virgin Gorda. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for earshot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earshot
Noun
  • They were being held at the Warren County Correctional Center pending a detention hearing.
    Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
  • He was later jailed after missing a hearing, according to an online court database.
    Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Definitely going for the highest quality audiophile sound experience while still being suited for a small downtown Toronto home.
    Liza Lentini, SPIN, 21 Feb. 2025
  • The song clip Lil Nas shared takes fans through the intro and first verse of the track, where the rapper melds some early 2000s R&B with his signature rap sound to deliver something fresh for his catalog.
    Stephen Daw, Billboard, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Most likely to be mistaken for D.C. United from a distance: Charlotte FC David: There’s not nearly enough Carolina blue going on in this kit for a team representing the Tar Heel state and with a coach named Dean Smith.
    Brooks Peck, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
  • The university, which is a private Christian institution, wants to put distance between itself and the fictional team.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 22 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Packed with glycerin, this viral setting spray gives your skin a dewy, refreshed finish while keeping your makeup locked in place—no creasing or flaking in sight for up to 24 hours of wear.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
  • In light of the current uncertain macroeconomic environment characterized by rate cuts and multiple conflicts, could BABA face a situation similar to that of 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 and underperform the S&P over the next 12 months – or is a recovery in sight?
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025

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“Earshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earshot. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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