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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
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
The separation comes as Manus and Meta scramble to heed Beijing’s demand to dismantle a deal that has become a test case for how far China will go to safeguard its strategic technology and talent.
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Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
12 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
Stay informed about weather conditions and heed advice from local authorities to make your journey safe and sound.
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Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
The separation comes as Manus and Meta scramble to heed Beijing’s demand to dismantle a deal that has become a test case for how far China will go to safeguard its strategic technology and talent.
—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
12 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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Republican leaders have not listened.
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Allyship means advocating for someone by listening to them, not by making decisions for them behind closed doors.
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The Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs agency said that their findings underscore the need for continuous testing along with heightened industry awareness of labelling obligations.
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Over the decades, as more awareness spread on environmental issues, municipalities began to phase out combined sewer systems.
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This carefulness is clearly strategic.
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There was no carefulness in it.
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Most access points are reached from the west side, coming through Meeker, and Grimes noted that despite the isolation, the gravel roads are well-maintained, meaning a passenger vehicle should get you to most trailheads.
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All colors are the same price right now and come with free shipping, but note the delivery dates because some will arrive quicker than others.
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As her cabin took on water, Chloe Childress had obeyed Camp Mystic’s one directive to shelter in place.
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When the dragons arrive at the Gullet, any relief felt by Rhaenyra’s troops is fleeting at best — especially when not all of them obey their riders’ wishes, which is how this whole mess began in the first place.
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“Heed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heed. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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