Thesaurus results for LISTEN IN (ON)

listen in (on)

verb

Definition of listen in (on)

as in to eavesdrop (on)

to listen to (another in private conversation) it's not polite to listen in on other people's private conversations

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While not guaranteed, the appeal is likely to be taken back up by the same three-judge appellate panel who previously heard — and rejected — the administration’s emergency request to block state officials from counting the ballots.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Much of the lineup is classic country—think Western swing, rockabilly and oldies—without any of the rock and pop heard nearby on Lower Broad.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of hear

Verb

Together, the techniques allowed researchers to monitor the development of protective layers and identify when important chemical and electrical properties stabilized.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
An executive for an NBA team said rivals were quickly monitoring whether the Thunder’s position would change in light of how much their rotation had been depleted only a week into the season.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of monitor

Verb

The actress provided the voice of a technologically advanced, data-spying smart refrigerator.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Set the scene Eagle-eyed arrivals will first spy the new Six Senses across the improbably blue waters of northern Ibiza’s Cala Xarraca.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of spy

Verb

One of the most powerful conceits in the book occurs when the two leave an airport venue and readers get the perspective of a person who served or overheard them.

— Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
The pair gets into their first major relationship discussion when Sarah overhears John getting frustrated with a customer-service person from his electric company.

— Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of overhear

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listening (to)

listen in (on)

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