Thesaurus results for EARSHOT

earshot

noun

ˈir-ˌshät

Definition of earshot

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 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 That's the vibe at this sunny seaside resort located on the south shore of the island, where 11 villas and suites, some with private pools or hot tubs, invite guests to unwind, undisturbed, within earshot of the waves. — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, like any good father of the bride, Raphe Sonenshein held court at the grazing table, encouraging anyone in earshot to pile plates with charcuterie, taralli and gildas curated by Catalina Flores (Panhead LA) and Ryan Vesper (Gourmet Imports). — Kit Warchol, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for earshot

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Noun

The next step in the process involves the city drafting a redevelopment plan outlining development standards before holding public hearings and seeking additional approvals.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Months of legal jostling leading up to the hearing centered largely on media access.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026

Definition of hearing

Noun

Every once in a while a crow calls, but there’s not much structure to it, with the sounds listlessly bouncing off the walls imposed by the five-minute runtimes instead of cohering into a rhythm.

— Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 6 July 2026
The dome includes small, colored balls inside, which make the popping sound when the child pushes the button at the top.

— Sari Hitchins, Parents, 6 July 2026

Definition of sound

Noun

Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.

— STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026
Little Spirit’s address puts it within walking distance of several other restaurants and bars, including a few spots likely to show big sporting events.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of distance

Noun

The route starts with the more popular south-shore sights, then grows quieter after Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, continuing into the East Fjords and northern Iceland.

— Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Scientists cannot agree on how this shift from nonlife to life, or abiogenesis, happened, but some have turned their sights on trying it out for themselves in the lab.

— Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 1 July 2026

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