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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After the hearing, Hill smiled to journalists and gave thumbs up.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Rolling Stone reported that during Monday’s hearing Judge Alan Schneider said the singer’s behavior in August was “aberrant from his normal conduct” and related to his bipolar diagnosis.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

One circulating clip shows Erin Collins, the IRS’s top ombudsman, talking about voluntary compliance in a congressional hearing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

"I'm thankful. Just very thankful," Hill told Rolling Stone after the hearing.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

It was a chill raw morning in late May: after three months in prison I had been called for my first hearing.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

hearing

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