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Recent Examples of heed
Noun
Pay no heed to the aches in your body, the growing fear that your numb fingers and toes may never be able to feel sensations again: look up and thank the man with your gaze. Hazlitt, 13 May 2025 As a complete guide to the franchise, this article also touches on major deaths and other pivotal moments, so please take heed before reading. Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 10 May 2025
Verb
But Rubin agrees that the Iranians should have heeded Trump’s warnings during the spring, some of which were made publicly. Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025 Stay informed about weather conditions and heed advice from local authorities to make your journey safe and sound. Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for heed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heed
Noun
  • Once the draft wraps up, the team can turn its full attention to the start of free agency on Monday.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2025
  • Bao Sheng was one of the first biodynamic durian farms in Malaysia, and its owner is credited with calling attention to durian’s numbing properties.
    Tom Downey, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • With more than 750 products across makeup, skin and hair care and coloring, L’Oréal Paris ranks as the biggest beauty brand in the world.
    Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
  • The cooling station — a partnership among Gastonia, Gaston County and HealthNet Gaston, the lead agency for the county’s continuum of care — opened Friday after the community raised concerns about the need for a place for the unhoused to escape the heat.
    Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • After going down 3-1 in the bottom of the second, Lindor hit the first of the trio of third-inning homers, with Nimmo and Soto following suit to put the Mets back on top, 4-3.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 22 June 2025
  • Safety Tips for Marinating Meat To keep marinated meat safe and prevent foodborne illness, follow these safety guidelines: Always refrigerate: Store marinating meat in the refrigerator.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
Verb
  • To hear Danny Boyle’s full interview, listen to the audio above or subscribe to the Filmmaker Toolkit podcast on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.
    Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 21 June 2025
  • As the evening drew to a close, Laila warmly thanked those who had gathered to share and listen to her son’s writing, and to continue calling for his release.
    Margaret Busby June 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • The buzzy week is an annual celebration raising awareness about the critical role pollinators like bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other insects play in our ecosystems, and the urgent need to protect them.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
  • Lewis Pugh, a long distance swimmer from England, braved the island's chilly waters in just a pair of speedos, a swim cap and goggles in a bid to raise awareness.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 21 June 2025
Verb
  • Fellow Republican Bush also appeared in the recorded message with a rebuke of Trump’s efforts, noting that the cuts will drastically impact the landmark AIDS/HIV program started in his administration that is credited with saving tens of millions of lives globally.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 1 July 2025
  • President Trump clapped back early Tuesday, noting the enormous federal subsidies Musk's various companies receive from the government and suggesting that the Department of Government Efficiency — which Musk led before stepping down late May — look into any spending flowing into Musk's empire.
    Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • While the breed may not always leap to obey commands, early training and socialization can channel that intelligence into loyal companionship.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
  • District courts District courts are required to obey the precedent of the U.S. Supreme Court and the appeals court circuit in which they’re located.
    Jacob Turcotte, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025

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“Heed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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