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

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Recent Examples of earshot Our suite was tucked in the neighboring cove, within earshot of the buzzing beach clubs. Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2025 The microlight, at the edge of earshot, tracked toward the sea. Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025 Within earshot of a 40-foot waterfall, the home features floor-to-ceiling windows boasting breathtaking views of Terrapin and Little Terrapin Mountains. Cece Lesesne, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2025 Jamie, who is now within earshot, doesna like hearing the endearment from his Current Least Favorite Redcoat and makes his feelings known. Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 17 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for earshot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earshot
Noun
  • He is charged with two counts of malicious damage or destruction of property by fire or explosives and will remain in custody pending a detention hearing.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Balmer’s arrest comes days before he is expected in court for a plea hearing in a separate case stemming from a 2023 simple assault charge, according to state court records.
    Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The seminal Los Angeles rock band, whose jazz-meets-rock-meets-dark-poetry stood in such stark contrast to the bright San Francisco sound of the late '60s, is celebrating 60 years since its 1965 formation.
    Marco della Cava, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Deputies arrived at the scene at approximately 12 p.m. on April 19 after neighbors called authorities at the sound of the girl's distress.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The lake is nine feet deep at a 35-foot distance from the shoreline, according to the university.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • One of the most significant breakthroughs in diagnostics has been the shift toward bringing testing closer to people, reducing barriers like distance, time, and lack of privacy.
    Jennifer Lotito, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • She was met with a horrifying sight: her son, bleeding and mortally wounded.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Take a walking tour to see sights like the historic Santa Barbara County Courthouse (the view from its clocktower is hard to beat), or visit during Fiesta, an annual, multi-day fête that celebrates Santa Barbara’s heritage with song, dance, a rodeo, and more.
    Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025

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“Earshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earshot. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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