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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

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The disclosures were posted by the Office of Government Ethics on Tuesday and cleared a remaining obstacle for Senate Republicans to schedule a confirmation hearing for Warsh.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The Senate Banking Committee will hold a confirmation hearing next week for Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s Fed chair nominee.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

In an interview with Fox Business Network on Tuesday, Scott, a South Carolina Republican, said the Senate Banking Committee will host Warsh at a hearing next week.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

At the sentencing hearing at Peterborough Crown Court, Judge Matthew Lowe said: "Securing the crane unit would have been the work of moments."

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

“Great!” the man enthused, ignoring or not hearing the surlier comments.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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