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Recent Examples of overhear
January 7, 2024: Selena Gomez is allegedly overheard saying Jenner denied someone a photograph with Chalamet at the Golden Globes.
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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
Later, at the end of the episode, Kate overhears them talking about her during a late-night chat in their villa.
—Colleen Kratofil, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Fortunately, Beckham's use of the phrase was down to little more than overhearing a song.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
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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
Later, at the end of the episode, Kate overhears them talking about her during a late-night chat in their villa.
—Colleen Kratofil, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Fortunately, Beckham's use of the phrase was down to little more than overhearing a song.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhear
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Rubio’s openness to hearing leaders out was welcomed, sources said.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2025
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Laughter can be heard and nobody stepped in to help.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2025
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The devices also have cameras to anonymously monitor shopper traffic patterns.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Complementing the creativity is data, with physios, performance analysts, nutritionists and psychologists closely monitoring players.—
Robert Kidd,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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“Overhear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhear. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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