earshot

noun

ˈir-ˌshät How to pronounce earshot (audio)
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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earshot
  1. hearing
  2. sound
  3. distance
  4. sight
Noun
  • Negotiations ran right up until the deal was unanimously approved during Tuesday’s marathon City Commission meeting and budget hearing, with Underline leaders agreeing to the city’s various asks.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Both suspects will be remanded in custody and next appear in court for a hearing on October 23.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of hearing
Noun
  • The album moves like a DJ set, never letting a sound outstay its welcome.
    — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The s and z sounds of cedar scent, soothed, breeze, petals, pads, crossed, shore, and small create a peaceful line of sound that mimics the smooth flow of a river.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of sound
Noun
  • If Lula wins, Brazil will keep its distance from Washington and continue to deepen its relationship with China.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The officer moved a safe distance away and ordered Cruz Linares to drop the knife.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of distance
Noun
  • And up to 20 miles (32 km) under ideal line-of-sight conditions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026
  • And in California, where Waymos are a common sight in several cities, Tesla still hasn’t obtained permits to run its vehicles on public roads without humans at the wheel.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of sight

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“Earshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earshot. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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