1
as in realizing
to come to an awareness of
I heard your sister is home from the hospital
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in listening
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing
at least hear what I have to say before you start disagreeing
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of hearing
Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
Two days after England were beaten by Spain in the final, Walker was in London for a two-day hearing at the Central Family Court over payments to Goodman to support their one-year-old daughter.
—Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
At a Tuesday hearing at the Blair County Courthouse in Pennsylvania, Mangione's attorney Thomas Dickey said his client plans to fight extradition after being denied bail.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
During a Tuesday hearing on drone threats to homeland security, several members of Congress questioned how the FBI could have so few answers more than a month after drones were first reported, with some seen in the skies over sensitive military sites.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for hearing 
Noun
Kammerer is scheduled to appear before Judge Kevin Miles for a pretrial hearing on Jan. 9.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
Two days after England were beaten by Spain in the final, Walker was in London for a two-day hearing at the Central Family Court over payments to Goodman to support their one-year-old daughter.
—Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
At a Tuesday hearing at the Blair County Courthouse in Pennsylvania, Mangione's attorney Thomas Dickey said his client plans to fight extradition after being denied bail.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
During a Tuesday hearing on drone threats to homeland security, several members of Congress questioned how the FBI could have so few answers more than a month after drones were first reported, with some seen in the skies over sensitive military sites.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for hearing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hearing
Noun
-
At the same time, the 3A algorithm eliminates unwanted noise and echoes, picking up voices from up to 33ft away with balanced volume and a natural, sound.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
-
The companion app enhances the user experience, offering EQ adjustments to tailor the sound to your preference.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Young people also are realizing that clicking on other people's exaggerated lifestyles doesn't lead to a positive frame of mind.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
-
However, through early identification of potential and dedicated mentorship, business leaders can guide young employees toward realizing their true capabilities.Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Another contributor is listening to staff, gaining their feedback and taking action to make improvements based on their input.Kerrie Jordan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
-
Bluetooth may be great for listening to music and, with luck, will be fine for watching video.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Several of them came on passes just a little too fancy for his own good, a familiar sight for Timberwolves fans.Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
-
The reaction was similar on the House side, where Republicans floated various ideas with no off-ramp in sight.Emily Brooks, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Whether savoring a zero-proof wine in Jackson Hole, toasting with a mocktail at Tesoro, or discovering a new NA favorite at the airport, travelers in 2025 have more ways than ever to celebrate without the buzz.Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
-
However, entrepreneurs are discovering better ways to finance their ventures—by avoiding or delaying VC and adopting the strategies used by 94% of billion-dollar entrepreneurs and nearly all hundred-million-dollar entrepreneurs.Dileep Rao, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Was great seeing Voro knock Patty on his ass.Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
-
American Baptist missionaries in the 1800s converted Indians and Burmese to the faith, and churches in the Milwaukee area are seeing the effects of those conversions today, especially among Burmese refugees.Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
While learning how to speak with confidence, don’t forget to listen actively and pay attention to your client’s needs and preferences.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
-
Luckily, learning how to clean your engagement ring isn’t too difficult.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near hearing
Cite this Entry
“Hearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hearing. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share