as in regarding
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as in following
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 listening
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 heeding
Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Each plays a role in fooling their foe, who captures the turtle, while the deer, heeding the turtle’s good counsel, manages a sly escape.
—John Nemec, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2025
And as an oldest child, Abdi took on a lot of responsibility for her younger siblings’ care, while also heeding her parents encouragement to focus on school, school, school.
—Courtney Crowder, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Cheaper loans Chinese commercial banks have sought to attract customers with record-low interest loans, heeding to Beijing’s call to spur lending.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
The chick once again flicked its head; the wasp quickly flew away, as if heeding a warning.
—Byerik Stokstad, science.org, 20 Mar. 2025
Elon Musk and some conservatives on Capitol Hill are not heeding an admonition this week from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and continue to wield political arguments while calling for impeachment of federal judges.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 20 Mar. 2025
Casting striking similarities between fictional tragic events and today’s climate crisis, the series is aiming to highlight the urgency of heeding scientific warnings.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Still, some lawmakers are already heeding GOP leadership’s advice.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
Some parents are unfortunately heeding his guidance.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Each plays a role in fooling their foe, who captures the turtle, while the deer, heeding the turtle’s good counsel, manages a sly escape.
—John Nemec, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2025
And as an oldest child, Abdi took on a lot of responsibility for her younger siblings’ care, while also heeding her parents encouragement to focus on school, school, school.
—Courtney Crowder, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Cheaper loans Chinese commercial banks have sought to attract customers with record-low interest loans, heeding to Beijing’s call to spur lending.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
The chick once again flicked its head; the wasp quickly flew away, as if heeding a warning.
—Byerik Stokstad, science.org, 20 Mar. 2025
Elon Musk and some conservatives on Capitol Hill are not heeding an admonition this week from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and continue to wield political arguments while calling for impeachment of federal judges.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 20 Mar. 2025
Casting striking similarities between fictional tragic events and today’s climate crisis, the series is aiming to highlight the urgency of heeding scientific warnings.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Still, some lawmakers are already heeding GOP leadership’s advice.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heeding
Verb
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Ball played only 35 games of the regular season despite making an unprecedented return from a two-season absence following a rare knee cartilage transplant.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Major stock markets in Asia and Europe rose today in trading following the announcement of electronics exemptions.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The listening phase also involves a countywide survey, to be released later this year, to solicit feedback from the general public.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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Honestly, my job was listening.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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If you’re tempted to try it yourself, just remember to be mindful and avoid filming other passengers or cabin crew.—
Isabelle Rodney,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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Encourage your team to be mindful of efficiency, even with smaller line items.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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There is a chance the deal is not with the Mets, who could still be wary of committing to an aging slugger like Alonso.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Madrid’s staff are wary of Barca’s threat and think their rivals could have done even more damage in the Copa final.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize safety when enjoying the surf.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025
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Reese, the police lieutenant, urged pedestrians to remain vigilant.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Under the watchful eye of coach Jono Zissi, the program has morphed from a perennial contender into a certified dynasty.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Behind them, quiet and watchful, Maester Rodrik whispered a prayer to gods long abandoned, his voice trembling with dread beneath the vast, indifferent sky.—
Kelsey Piper,
Vox,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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This can lead to overly cautious investment choices and missed opportunities for growth.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2025
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Please be cautious in entering personal information as seedlings for your romance stories.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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A lot of people were mildly chary of its prospects.—
The Economist,
The Economist,
13 Mar. 2021
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He’s not as guarded or chary as he was immersed in the Boston Baseball Experience, where one wrong step or word can spark furor.—
Globe Staff,
BostonGlobe.com,
18 July 2022
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“Heeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heeding. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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