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hearing

[heer-ing] / ˈhɪər ɪŋ /
NOUN
ability to perceive sound
Synonyms
STRONG
audition detecting distinguishing ear earshot effect extent faculty listening perception range reach recording sense
WEAK
auditory auditory range hearing distance
NOUN
opportunity to present views, knowledge, or skill
Synonyms
STRONGEST
audit conference consultation discussion inquiry interview investigation meeting negotiation presentation reception review test trial
STRONG
admittance attendance attention audience audition chance congress council notice parley performance tryout
Antonyms
STRONG
ignorance neglect

Example Sentences

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“The Life You Want” might have benefited from hearing from them, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

In a sentencing memorandum ahead of the hearing Wednesday, Sangha’s defense attorneys, Mark J. Geragos and Alexandra Kazarian, noted that their client had no prior criminal history and had been incarcerated since August 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

They made their way to the hilltop hearing the enemies’ whistles and barking patrol dogs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Officials said that Ramos entered the US illegally in 2005 and was issued a final removal order after failing to appear at an immigration hearing.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

We all stood there, bewildered at the terrifying crescendo of sound we were now hearing.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo