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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
Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The income that a proficiency with needle and thread commands relative to the skills needed and the physical toll of bending over detailed work for hours likely discourages teenagers and young adults from heeding Bae’s advice, fashion industry experts said.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Footage from semi-official news agency Fars showed people forming human chains around at least two power plants, heeding the instruction of an Iranian minister.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
The income that a proficiency with needle and thread commands relative to the skills needed and the physical toll of bending over detailed work for hours likely discourages teenagers and young adults from heeding Bae’s advice, fashion industry experts said.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The Bruins held the Cornhuskers, a team headed to the Sweet 16, to 52 points, heeding Cronin’s message to adopt Nebraska’s attitude.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
So, yes, the crowds stand to hit a new record for political demonstration in this country and that’s worth heeding.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 24 Mar. 2026
Habush Sinykin said that by blocking Knowles-Nelson, Senate Republicans were not heeding their constituents.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
But heeding advice from finance staff, Smith-Folds said the most prudent measure would be to replenish funds being used to cover existing budget caps.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
In November 2022, heeding Mayor Todd Gloria and Councilmembers Joe LaCava and Sean Elo-Rivera, San Diego voters narrowly approved Measure B permitting the city to charge residents a fee for trash collection.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The income that a proficiency with needle and thread commands relative to the skills needed and the physical toll of bending over detailed work for hours likely discourages teenagers and young adults from heeding Bae’s advice, fashion industry experts said.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Footage from semi-official news agency Fars showed people forming human chains around at least two power plants, heeding the instruction of an Iranian minister.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
The income that a proficiency with needle and thread commands relative to the skills needed and the physical toll of bending over detailed work for hours likely discourages teenagers and young adults from heeding Bae’s advice, fashion industry experts said.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The Bruins held the Cornhuskers, a team headed to the Sweet 16, to 52 points, heeding Cronin’s message to adopt Nebraska’s attitude.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
So, yes, the crowds stand to hit a new record for political demonstration in this country and that’s worth heeding.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 24 Mar. 2026
Habush Sinykin said that by blocking Knowles-Nelson, Senate Republicans were not heeding their constituents.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
But heeding advice from finance staff, Smith-Folds said the most prudent measure would be to replenish funds being used to cover existing budget caps.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heeding
Verb
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The declines come after a winning week for Wall Street, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite climbing to all-time highs last week following a ceasefire between Iran and Lebanon.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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The 16-team field is set following the Play-In Tournament, which featured several close games.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Gorka has said his workday begins with a drive to the White House while listening to his favorite podcast, hosted by pro-Trump military historian Victor Davis Hanson.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
21 Apr. 2026
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Here are a few more things Day enjoys learning about, listening to, and playing with her daughter.—
Marah Eakin,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This refers to mindful practices.—
Helen Dennis,
Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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To create a welcoming space, be mindful not to skimp on furniture and decor, among other things.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Brantley County Sheriff Len Davis warned residents to be ready to evacuate, noting that the winds could shift rapidly and unexpectedly.—
Jeff Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Ikome viewed the pope’s visit as symbolic, noting that Biya had invested in significant infrastructure projects in Bamenda, including renovating its airport, in preparation for the visit, which could be positive for local residents.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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To avoid alienating this fan base, teams that used dynamic pricing were wary of raising prices too high or of cutting them below the levels that season-ticket holders had already paid.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Then, Dwight said, lenders got wary of financing a project that large.—
Thomas Gounley,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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So long as Lil Nas X complies with the treatment plan determined after his bipolar disorder diagnosis, as well as obeying all laws for the next two years, the case will be dismissed.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Apr. 2026
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Judge Schneider added that the dismissal is also contingent on Hill obeying all laws for the next two years.—
Alex Suskind,
Pitchfork,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ever vigilant still, Elmer has mapped three escape routes from his shoe stand, just in case the task force reappears.—
Wendi C. Thomas,
MLK50,
17 Apr. 2026
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Ever vigilant still, Elmer has mapped three escape routes from his shoe stand, just in case the task force reappears.—
Wendi C. Thomas,
ProPublica,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Gallery guards keep a watchful eye on any verboten photo taking or loud conversation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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The agency said drivers would need to be in the vehicle and keep a watchful eye on it.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Heeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heeding. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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