LISTENING Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

listening

verb

present participle of listen

as in hearing

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 listening In a rare show of unity, politicians from all ends of the fragmented political spectrum also paid tribute to the medieval ruler, listening to the national anthem and a 21-gun salute. — Costas Kantouris, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026 Together, these community partners have run more than 100 workshops and listening sessions for nearly 2,000 New Yorkers. — Steven Choi, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026 But while an enthusiastic and wider-than-ever audience may be listening now, the Grammys have long appeared inured to such outside influence. — Leila Cobo, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026 Abercrombie has been more focused on listening to shoppers than on protecting the narrow identity that once defined it. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026 Besides listening to the best in rock and metal, festival-goers have a plethora of things to do, see and eat as the festival continues through Sunday. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Gather Customer Feedback Before Building Survey your customers and start building only after listening to them. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Cramer said the market will also be listening closely to New York Fed President John Williams this coming Tuesday. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 There’s a percentage of people in any particular generation who just get tired of listening to what everybody’s listening to and want to find something different. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for listening

hearing

Verb

The Supreme Court will open its new term Monday by hearing arguments on whether the oil and gas industry may be forced to pay damages for the scorching heat waves, wildfires and droughts that are blamed on climate change.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
The controller was having trouble hearing the pilots and asked them to repeat their messages, including altitude, several times, according to the audio.

— Anselm Gibbs, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026