heeding 1 of 2

adjective

as in regarding

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heeding

2 of 2

verb

present participle of heed
1
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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2
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
Verb
In a recent interview on the podcast Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, the Rolling Stones frontman recalled heeding John Lennon’s advice not to meet Elvis Presley. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026 Despite their travails in Tehran, the atmosphere in the cafe felt lax, with many women not heeding the country’s law requiring women to cover their heads and the shape of their bodies. — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 22 June 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heeding
  1. mindful
  2. following
  3. listening
  4. wary
  5. noting
  6. vigilant
  7. obeying
  8. watchful
Adjective
  • Especially in more rural destinations, be mindful of the tenets of Leave No Trace and respect local rules that are put in place to manage crowds.
    — Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026
  • Part of an overall approach to mindfulness is an awareness of one’s surroundings, and celebrating Central Texas culture with mindful movement and creativity is one way to do that.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
Definition of mindful
Verb
  • In the days following Maduro’s ouster, the UK’s then-Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the UK still did not recognize the Venezuelan government.
    — German Padinger, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • Los Angeles was the site of significant unrest following raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.
    — Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of following
Verb
  • One song was interrupted three times while CNN was listening.
    — Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Nazzari grew up as a fan of Inter Milan, listening to its rich history of songs and stadium anthems.
    — Jack Cosbie, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2026
Definition of listening
Adjective
  • Others like Cotton were reminded of past natural disasters, leaving them wary of stepping outside.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Such outlets may become wary of pursuing stories that could put them in the Administration’s crosshairs.
    — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
Definition of wary
Verb
  • Other industry experts are admitting defeat, noting demand is notoriously hard to measure and predict.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • Two government employees and one civilian were injured during the incident Monday, according to the FBI, with Barnacle noting the civilian was an immigrant who was at the building for a hearing in their immigration case.
    — Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of noting
Adjective
  • About a year’s worth of rain has already fallen in southern Texas and while water levels have receded in some areas, officials urge residents to remain vigilant while heavy showers continue in areas already inundated by torrential rain.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of vigilant
Verb
  • There is a consequence to not obeying the science of immunization.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of obeying
Adjective
  • Some travelers swear by putting Champagne in a carry-on (purchased at duty-free after security) to keep it under their watchful eye.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
  • An afternoon at Barton Springs will feel just like childhood summers spent at the neighborhood pool or camp lake with locals swimming laps, kids cannonballing off the diving board, and lifeguards with their watchful eye.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
Definition of watchful

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