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

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Moss said during the civil hearing that he stored Boyd’s electronic devices in his safe until turning them over to investigators of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division nine weeks later.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

In its statement to the BBC, DHS referenced remarks from Mullin's confirmation hearing:

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

He faces 20 years to life in state prison and is scheduled to appear at an April 27 sentencing hearing, according to the release.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

He also attended a Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship—but it was another court case that caught our attention.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

No. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

hearing

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