LISTENED IN (ON) Synonyms: 15 Similar Words

listened in (on)

verb

past tense of listen in (on)

as in eavesdropped (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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Video footage of the dogs at Dingo Doggies Campus shows the pups walking on treadmills, training in the gym and relaxing on beds while booms and fireworks sounds can be heard in the background.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 July 2026
If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026

Definition of heard

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As a bald eagle named Indy occasionally screeched at an offending hawk that flew overheard, speakers talked about the time capsule as a message to future generations about Americans’ hopes, values and lives in 2025.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Their path to the iconic series began almost by accident after a family friend overheard a casting call for twin girls and connected their father with the opportunity.

— Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026

Definition of overheard

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During its week-long test this past March, engineering teams monitored ERNEST across several navigational scenarios, including traveling at night and other poor lighting conditions to simulate certain lunar environments.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 5 July 2026
However, this robust growth was belied by declines in median wealth in most of the 56 markets monitored by UBS, pointing to a growing wealth gap.

— Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 2 July 2026

Definition of monitored

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Glimmers of this optimism could be spied in the FOMC’s statement, issued ahead of Warsh’s press conference.

— Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 June 2026
There, golden bamboo is freshly planted, new curvilinear furniture is featured, high tea is served and Mount Fuji can be spied in the jaw-dropping panoramas on clear days.

— Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

Definition of spied

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