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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
Reeves Wiedeman, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
At least some of the protesters appeared to be heeding his call.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
But that City — who are not competing in the Women’s Champions League this season having finished fourth last season — have acquired her talent is the latest warning to their title rivals worth heeding.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Across the region, even some leaders who reject extreme measures are heeding the call for a tougher approach to crime by building new high-security prisons and ramping up arrests of gang leaders.
—Brian Winter, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
The Center Square reached out to Orting Mayor Josh Penner, who said the city’s two police officers went door to door to make sure people were heeding the evacuation order, although no one was forced to leave their home.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 10 Dec. 2025
Instead of heeding the emergency roadblocks, the driver went around emergency vehicles and bumped into an Idaho Springs police patrol car in the process.
—Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025
Senate Minority Leader Shelli Yoder, D-Bloomington, appeared dismissive of concerns that failing to meet would set an significant precedent of not heeding the governor's call for a special session.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 18 Nov. 2025
Burry is not the only one heeding warnings about the AI industry, which has seen record spending but little profitability so far.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
Many people in Hollywood credit David for hiring seasoned executives and heeding the advice of industry veterans.
—Reeves Wiedeman, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
At least some of the protesters appeared to be heeding his call.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
But that City — who are not competing in the Women’s Champions League this season having finished fourth last season — have acquired her talent is the latest warning to their title rivals worth heeding.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Across the region, even some leaders who reject extreme measures are heeding the call for a tougher approach to crime by building new high-security prisons and ramping up arrests of gang leaders.
—Brian Winter, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
The Center Square reached out to Orting Mayor Josh Penner, who said the city’s two police officers went door to door to make sure people were heeding the evacuation order, although no one was forced to leave their home.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 10 Dec. 2025
Instead of heeding the emergency roadblocks, the driver went around emergency vehicles and bumped into an Idaho Springs police patrol car in the process.
—Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025
Senate Minority Leader Shelli Yoder, D-Bloomington, appeared dismissive of concerns that failing to meet would set an significant precedent of not heeding the governor's call for a special session.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 18 Nov. 2025
Burry is not the only one heeding warnings about the AI industry, which has seen record spending but little profitability so far.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heeding
Verb
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Congressional hearings about the Abbey Gate attack began in March 2023, following initial investigations by the Department of Defense in late 2021.—
Alexandra Rockey Fleming,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Kiefer Sutherland was arrested following an alleged altercation with a rideshare driver.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The round-table style of the gathering – pioneered during large-scale assemblies organized by Pope Francis – signals Leo’s plan to continue his predecessor’s approach of seeking a more welcoming church, with leaders listening closely to Catholics in the pews.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Seven out of the 10 dogs successfully learned the names of their new toy stingrays and armadillos from passively listening to their owners.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Levin took time to educate him about traffic safety and how to be a more mindful driver, Bushala said.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
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If large stuck-on food chunks remain, carefully scrape them off with a razor blade, being mindful not to scratch the stovetop.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Although not a belt bag, this structured mini tote bag is worth noting.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Legal experts have said a life sentence is more likely than execution, noting that South Korea has not carried out a death penalty since 1997.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Hamilton, wary of France’s descent into chaos and its aggressive wars, contended that treaties are contracts with specific regimes, not eternal bonds irrespective of change.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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As measles outbreaks flared up across the US last year, causing a record number of cases, Scott Thorpe kept a wary eye on Spartanburg County, South Carolina.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Police said that the person refused to leave the building and has not been obeying officers' commands.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
20 Dec. 2025
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Raskin said Cheney was a champion of the executive branch and tried to stretch the limits of presidential power – while obeying the rule of law.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
16 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Coastguard officials credited teamwork, training, and the initial report from a vigilant member of the public for the successful outcome.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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How to avoid stimulus check scams As plans for any forthcoming checks remain unclear, stimulus scams have become so widespread that the IRS has cautioned the public to stay vigilant.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Browning butter is simple to do but requires a watchful eye and keen senses.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Otherwise, keep a watchful eye on these under the broiler.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Heeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heeding. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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