Synonyms for
Hearings
Definition
A series of meetings or sessions where evidence and arguments are presented in a court of law or before a committee or a legislative body.
Synonyms & similar words
hearing
findout
try
takeheed
listening
auditorymodality
earreach
getaline
see
auditorysense
hear
listen
senseofhearing
getword
audience
earshot
getwind
pickup
discover
audition
learn
sessions
meetings
proceedings
conferences
discussions
debates
arguments
testimonies
inquiries
investigations
interrogations
examinations
conversations
dialogues
chats
talks
colloquies
parleys
consultations
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- public hearings
- court hearings
- committee hearings
- hearings officer
- hearings board
- hearings process
- hearings scheduled
- hearings concluded
Word family
Usage note
The noun 'hearings' most commonly refers to formal sessions where evidence or testimony is presented. Avoid using informal synonyms in formal contexts.
Example sentences
- The judge scheduled a hearing to consider the motion.
- The hearing was postponed until next week.
- The committee held several hearings before making a decision.
- The public was allowed to attend the hearing.
- The witness was nervous during the hearing.
Quotes
The hearing examiner's decision is not final until it is affirmed by the board. - Anonymous
The first duty of a revolutionary is to get away with it. - Abbie Hoffman
The hearing ear is always found close to the speaking tongue, a custom that should be kept up. - James Howell