as in heard
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing
would you listen to what I have to say?
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Recent Examples of listened
Socialites who had only ever listened to Z100 and who never knew the depths of Black music were turning up to Bonecrusher and DMX or Luther Vandross and Stephanie Mills.
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Amy Dubois Barnett, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
Some meditation apps like Headspace and Calm have guided tracks designed to be listened to while walking, cleaning, or doing chores.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
For example, joggers who formerly listened to music on a Sony Walkman flocked to the iPod.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
When listened to using a stethoscope, the murmur makes musical sounds similar to that of a violin or other string instrument.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Ways to show employees they’re valued include making sure workers feel listened to, offering flexible work options and benefits, and making an organization-wide plan for work-life balance.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
Since then, the jury listened to hours of testimony from law enforcement officers, medical professionals and family members who testified about the boy’s condition and behavior in the weeks and months leading up to his death.
—Gabriella Ybarra, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
People who listened to music on their home radios embraced the idea of listening while driving.
—CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024
Amy Dubois Barnett, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
Some meditation apps like Headspace and Calm have guided tracks designed to be listened to while walking, cleaning, or doing chores.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
For example, joggers who formerly listened to music on a Sony Walkman flocked to the iPod.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
When listened to using a stethoscope, the murmur makes musical sounds similar to that of a violin or other string instrument.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Ways to show employees they’re valued include making sure workers feel listened to, offering flexible work options and benefits, and making an organization-wide plan for work-life balance.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
Since then, the jury listened to hours of testimony from law enforcement officers, medical professionals and family members who testified about the boy’s condition and behavior in the weeks and months leading up to his death.
—Gabriella Ybarra, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
People who listened to music on their home radios embraced the idea of listening while driving.
—CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Listened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/listened. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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