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overheard

ADJECTIVE

listened to

Synonyms

STRONG

discovered heard recorded

Example Sentences

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In one office I overheard a press secretary and a chief of staff talking about music.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

Meanwhile, they overheard their parents fret that society might be forever hollowed out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Lauryn spent 28 hours in the maternity triage unit, where the couple claim they overheard nurses discussing staff shortages and a colleague who had not turned up for work.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

As I headed to my car to leave Fairhope, I overheard two retirement-aged men discussing the case.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Mrs. Clarke overheard this and frowned but said nothing.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood