listen in (on)

as in to eavesdrop (on)
to listen to (another in private conversation) it's not polite to listen in on other people's private conversations

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Verb
  • Parents can hear conflicting information straight from the mouths of state leaders.
    Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
  • But just as bizarre was the fact that the Northern Irishman didn't even want to hear about it.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • This involves scoping out and analyzing where to do fuel reduction, and monitoring smoke after lightning strikes and at campgrounds.
    Dua Anjum, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
  • According to Harrison, the UIL is receptive to feedback and will continue to monitor the state semifinal round.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • More: Narco-submarine crew arrested in plot to ferry thousands of kilos of coke on the high seas Narco-subs and fishermen spies Corrupting authorities responsible for finding drug traffickers is just one of the many ways smugglers aim to bring cocaine to the U.S. undetected by law enforcement.
    Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
  • On to you, Android crew The easiest way for someone to spy is by logging into your Google account.
    Kim Komando, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • January 7, 2024: Selena Gomez is allegedly overheard saying Jenner denied someone a photograph with Chalamet at the Golden Globes.
    Zoë Haylock, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
  • However, an assistant principal overheard her and advised her to look up its actual meaning.
    Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Listen in (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listen%20in%20%28on%29. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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