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as in followed
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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as in listened
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing
that boy never heeds when I caution him about running with his shoelaces untied
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Recent Examples of heeded
Many have heeded the security warnings, with Lei uninstalling OpenClaw after only three days.
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Erin Tan, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
So far, none has yet formally heeded the call.
—Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Most people have heeded evacuation orders as Israel continues its aerial assault in southern Lebanon.
—Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 14 Mar. 2026
Only one candidate, former Assembly Member Ian Calderon, heeded Hicks’ imperative.
—Joe Garofoli, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2026
Another former coach, Leslie Frazier, heeded Brzezinski’s advice on how to proceed with linebacker fixture Chad Greenway.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Business leaders have for months heeded warnings about AI’s ability to replace white-collar jobs.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
But still, her instructions were never really fully heeded, and the best dressers always took some risks.
—Esther Zuckerman, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026
Lee’s edict was heeded against the Washington Wizards.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
Erin Tan, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
So far, none has yet formally heeded the call.
—Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Most people have heeded evacuation orders as Israel continues its aerial assault in southern Lebanon.
—Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 14 Mar. 2026
Only one candidate, former Assembly Member Ian Calderon, heeded Hicks’ imperative.
—Joe Garofoli, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2026
Another former coach, Leslie Frazier, heeded Brzezinski’s advice on how to proceed with linebacker fixture Chad Greenway.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Business leaders have for months heeded warnings about AI’s ability to replace white-collar jobs.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
But still, her instructions were never really fully heeded, and the best dressers always took some risks.
—Esther Zuckerman, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026
Lee’s edict was heeded against the Washington Wizards.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heeded
Verb
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Saturday’s nose win followed a neck victory over Chief Wallabee in last month’s Fountain of Youth Stakes.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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The event included speakers and musical performances, followed by a march.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At the No Kings Street Fest in Palo Alto along El Camino Real, more than 4,000 attendees listened to musical acts and participated in activity stations, said Michael Slind, an organizer with Indivisible Palo Alto Plus.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Blue Devils' radio broadcast of the final seconds of the game has gone viral hours following the finish, with over four million having listened to the Duke commentators have their hearts break in real time.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Paddack noted how Sandy Alcantara came to him in the dugout and gave him words of encouragement.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Dieppa noted that about 17 million cars pass through Chamblee every month.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Guests include those already loyal to the Six Senses brand and Missoni clad fashionistas who have heard about the hideaway’s sizable wellness offerings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Alleged damages must be in excess of $5 million to be heard in Texas Business Court, but plaintiffs state the full amount they are owed will be determined at trial.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Heeded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heeded. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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