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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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Warsh will be pressed about his thoughts on the outlook for interest rates on Tuesday, when the Senate Banking Committee holds a hearing weighing his confirmation as Fed chair.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

This past week’s hearing in an Austin courtroom was about preserving evidence for a wrongful-death suit filed against the Eastlands by Cile Steward’s parents, Will and Cici.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Warsh will be pressed on his outlook for rates at his Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Marie-Thérèse hired a lawyer but was arrested by ICE the day before a scheduled hearing.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

I stopped to breathe and was suddenly totally exhausted hearing myself talk.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

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