Definition of earshotnext
as in hearing
range of hearing babysitters should remain within earshot of young children

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Recent Examples of earshot Every so often, one of the South African teams would spontaneously burst into song, dragging everyone in earshot into an impromptu dance party. — Ryan Lenora Brown, NPR, 14 June 2026 Sigur screamed unnaturally loud for everyone within earshot to hear. — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 1 June 2026 During the hearing, Hill denied most of the jurors’ claims but acknowledged telling the bailiff, within earshot of jurors, about Murdaugh’s decision to testify. — Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026 Follow these three simple steps to protect the comfort, safety, and overall experience of everyone within earshot—as well as the staff. — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for earshot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earshot
Noun
  • Taiya Herndon is scheduled to appear for a hearing over the amount of her bail, set at $500,000 to be paid in full, on Thursday.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026
  • In a September hearing, Judge Davis VanderVelde sentenced Kirkman to 35 years to life for both murders, with the sentences running concurrently.
    — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The two musicians are so good at aping the sounds they were raised on that originality and reference become one and the same.
    — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Her oldest had heard the gun shots and the sound of people screaming in the school.
    — Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Zhang fell into the water four times and achieved a maximum distance of only 20 meters (66 feet).
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Instead, the four-time champion quickly found himself in a fight with the two Ferrari cars while Antonelli drove off into the distance and seized control of the race.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including the latest news, events and sights and sounds of the United States.
    — Kelly McGreal , Isabella Bernabeo, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Lugo even sees his business expanding beyond Austin, with his sights set on New York City, hotspots across California and even Mexico City.
    — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026

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“Earshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earshot. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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