heeding 1 of 2

present participle of heed

heeding

2 of 2

adjective

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of heeding
Adjective
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
  • Right-hander Colin Rea delivered a solid outing, limiting the Dodgers to one run in 3 2/3 innings in his first start in Justin Steele’s rotation spot following the news Sunday that the lefty will be undergoing season-ending surgery on his elbow.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • Honestly, my job was listening.
    Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Editor’s Note: Please be mindful that this transcript does not go through our standard editorial process and may contain inaccuracies and grammatical errors.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
  • People following a low-sugar diet and people with diabetes may want to be mindful of mango portions due to the fruit's high carbohydrate content.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 18 July 2025
Adjective
  • Be wary of anyone who claims to be an insurance specialist that is not from your insurance company or was not sent by your insurance company.
    Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 13 July 2025
  • Also be wary of landlords who are out of the country.
    Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Adjective
  • This same accident-prone influence might apply to your pet, so be vigilant.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
  • Maine State Police are warning the community to stay vigilant but have not divulged the cause of death or any details about the crime scene, leaving Stewart’s family with questions and nearby residents with fears that a killer may be among them.
    Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 12 July 2025
Adjective
  • Techniques passed down through generations, refined through repetition and perfected under the watchful eye of a woman who demanded excellence.
    Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • In it, rooms filled with monitors show simulated airplanes taxiing on runways and taking off – all under the watchful eyes of students learning to keep the flying public safe.
    Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • Teams tend to be especially cautious with injuries this time of year.
    Garrett Chorpenning, New York Times, 9 July 2025
  • They are known to be cautious and spend most of their time on high rocky slopes mostly inaccessible to humans, making sightings rare.
    Lauren Liebhaber July 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
Adjective
  • A lot of people were mildly chary of its prospects.
    The Economist, The Economist, 13 Mar. 2021
  • 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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