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as in attention
a state of being aware
took heed of the students' learning styles so as to prepare appropriate lessons
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as in care
strict attentiveness to what one is doing
pay heed to what you're doing with that knife while you're talking
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as in to follow
to take notice of and be guided by
if we had heeded the ranger's advice, we might not have gotten lost
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Recent Examples of heed
Jaylon Thompson
may 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
In a solid bit of blocking from Leon, Kyra pays no heed as Luz cleans up after a meeting and other characters offer to help.
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Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
Just Capital’s latest investor polling tells a different story – and CEOs would do well to heed it.
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Martin Whittaker,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Noun
Lynch took heed of the directive.
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Jaylon Thompson
may 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
In a solid bit of blocking from Leon, Kyra pays no heed as Luz cleans up after a meeting and other characters offer to help.
—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
Court records show he was also charged with failure to stop at a stop sign or flashing red light, failure to heed to a siren, a window tinting violation, and having a fake or altered tag or registration.
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Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
Just Capital’s latest investor polling tells a different story – and CEOs would do well to heed it.
—
Martin Whittaker,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for heed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heed
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Despite Schlossberg's national attention, most current polls show either New York Assemblymembers Alex Bores or Micah Lasher as frontrunners.
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Seek prompt medical attention for deep puncture wounds or wounds contaminated by dirt or debris.
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If CosRx can convince people to willingly slather snail mucin on their faces, trusting the brand with hair care is a pretty easy next step.
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Women are far more likely than men to leave the workforce to take care of children or aging parents.
Verb
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The shooter, identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, died at a hospital following an exchange of gunfire with Secret Service agents.
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Members who have followed our coverage of Linde may recognize a similar dynamic, as the company also utilizes contractual energy cost pass-through clauses.
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Handle power dynamics well by stating needs and listening for fears beneath reactions.
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Well, listen, Marc, I’d like to get your take on this housing bill.
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At least two other children in Florida have died in hot cars since the beginning of 2026, according to the education and public awareness group Kids and Cars.
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The most obvious factor being that the games are being played in the US, Canada and Mexico, which raises Americans’ overall awareness and puts matches in far more favorable TV windows.
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This carefulness is clearly strategic.
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There was no carefulness in it.
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A number of lawmakers however did not vote on the bill, a quieter form of skepticism, and Senate President pro Tem Monique Limon noted to reporters that both bills passed via slim margins of approval.
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Miranda noted that two recent incidents drew scrutiny, which both involved dogs deemed a danger to others that were euthanized.
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Ser Freddryk is conflicted, but ultimately obeys.
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There is a consequence to not obeying the science of immunization.
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“Heed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heed. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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