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 And listening to every chat were two experts in the science of happiness. — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026 As Jose spoke, Courtney sat next to her mother, listening intently as tears slowly rolled down her face. — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 There is something fitting about seeing Deakins, whose work is so often studied and dissected by others, sitting among the audience, still looking and listening. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026 Thanks so much for watching, listening, sending feedback, and everything else! — David Pierce, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2026 The case is a good bit lighter and smaller, and extends listening time by 40 hours – up from the first-gen case's 26 hours. — New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026 The person listening to music through headphones and dancing in a universe made by and for them and no one else. — Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2026 What matters is the leader’s ability to stay with an unresolved problem, listening and exploring alongside the team, without filling every moment of silence. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Last night, traders listening to Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh speak at an IMF event in Bangkok came away with the notion that the central bank will keep rates steady at the end of this month. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for listening

hearing

Verb

The actor is partnering with Audien Hearing on a campaign about hearing health after experiencing tinnitus and hearing loss himself.

— Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Usher syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes vision loss, hearing loss and balance issues, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2026