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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
David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
The success of such businesses, including those listed below, is a testament to Chicagoans heeding the cry to action.
—Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026
New York seems to be heeding that advice early on.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 June 2026
That put her on the path that eventually led to becoming chief programming officer of the Toronto Harbourfront Centre, a role Nemani held for eight years before heeding to the call to move westward.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Gray and his superb cast are in blazing form and full command here in a bruising movie that reveals the heavy price of pursuing the American Dream too recklessly, instead of heeding Aeschylus’ words.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Coffey said the system operators can tell through the volume going through the system that Oakland County residents are heeding the voluntary restrictions.
—Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Being stubborn, stupid or not heeding wise counsel can have negative consequences.
—Catherine Pearson, New York Times, 8 May 2026
Residents say warnings issued at midnight via fake phone numbers provide no real safety, with displaced families struck by Israeli missiles even in shelters despite heeding the evacuation orders.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
What started as a drive to find working-class candidates outside the party’s usual bench is now a potential problem for Democrats everywhere, not least because Platner has no intention of heeding pressure to step aside.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
The success of such businesses, including those listed below, is a testament to Chicagoans heeding the cry to action.
—Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026
New York seems to be heeding that advice early on.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 June 2026
That put her on the path that eventually led to becoming chief programming officer of the Toronto Harbourfront Centre, a role Nemani held for eight years before heeding to the call to move westward.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Gray and his superb cast are in blazing form and full command here in a bruising movie that reveals the heavy price of pursuing the American Dream too recklessly, instead of heeding Aeschylus’ words.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Coffey said the system operators can tell through the volume going through the system that Oakland County residents are heeding the voluntary restrictions.
—Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Being stubborn, stupid or not heeding wise counsel can have negative consequences.
—Catherine Pearson, New York Times, 8 May 2026
Residents say warnings issued at midnight via fake phone numbers provide no real safety, with displaced families struck by Israeli missiles even in shelters despite heeding the evacuation orders.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heeding
Adjective
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On the sustainability front, Jnane Rumi maintains organic gardens and green spaces (using water-saving systems to be mindful of the desert environment) and supplies the restaurant with seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
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Extravagant and chronically in debt – at one point to the tune of (in today’s money) 65 million sterling – George IV was mindful of public approval.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Even more lore is on the way when House of the Dragon returns for season 3 on June 21 following season 2's bloody end.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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The threat to Starmer's premiership has been building for months following bruising defeats for his party in May local and regional elections.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Verb
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One of his sons, True, has become an unlikely but trusted source of feedback, spending months listening to early versions of the album during school drop-offs and car rides.—
Desjah Altvater,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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That’s why the team is listening to offers for 24-year-old RFA Braden Schneider.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Ana Hernandez, a Pico Gardens resident, is wary of stakeholders behind the BID proposal.—
Alejandra Molina,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Travelers, beware jet skis in the Bahamas Travelers are being warned to be wary of jet ski excursions in the Bahamas, a popular cruise and vacation destination for Americans.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Every other sale worth noting, below.—
Aemilia Madden,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Stolz agrees, noting that in their second act, they’re used less intensely.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Officials urge visitors to stay vigilant Authorities and experts alike said one of the largest factors in preventing an attack is whether law enforcement is notified about suspicious activity beforehand.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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The spokesperson noted that labor inspections of working conditions have increased and encouraged houses to remain vigilant and fully compliant with regulations.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Verb
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For years, Alabama had balked at obeying a series of orders, including from the Supreme Court itself, to insure that its Black voters have a voice in how they are governed.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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In 2013, Southern Stars players were blackmailed into obeying instructions by having their salaries withheld.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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For generations, neighborhoods had park programs, church leagues, YMCAs, summer jobs, youth clubs and local hangouts where teenagers could spend time under the watchful eyes of caring adults.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Their watchful eyes and swift response can make all the difference in a water emergency.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Heeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heeding. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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