as in regarding
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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
Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
The company was heeding the crown prince’s words.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
If anything, there’s only ourselves to blame for not heeding his warning.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Things that used to feel so urgent and non-negotiable (being disciplined, heeding early alarms, ignoring my body’s cues) now have a patina over them.
—Dimity McDowell, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
In Boston proper, EMS Superintendent Tom Finn said that residents seemed to be largely heeding warnings to stay home.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Daring to enter the Paragon, not heeding the warnings, the Creepers fend off deadly rivals while supernatural creatures stalk them from the shadows, testing their endurance, sanity and willingness to pay fame’s heavy price.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Gen Z, for its part, may already be heeding that advice.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
Perry is heeding Clark’s encouragement and benefiting from the coaching staff calling sets that give him space to shoot – coalescence of confidence and opportunity.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
The company was heeding the crown prince’s words.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
If anything, there’s only ourselves to blame for not heeding his warning.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Things that used to feel so urgent and non-negotiable (being disciplined, heeding early alarms, ignoring my body’s cues) now have a patina over them.
—Dimity McDowell, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
In Boston proper, EMS Superintendent Tom Finn said that residents seemed to be largely heeding warnings to stay home.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Daring to enter the Paragon, not heeding the warnings, the Creepers fend off deadly rivals while supernatural creatures stalk them from the shadows, testing their endurance, sanity and willingness to pay fame’s heavy price.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Gen Z, for its part, may already be heeding that advice.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
Perry is heeding Clark’s encouragement and benefiting from the coaching staff calling sets that give him space to shoot – coalescence of confidence and opportunity.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heeding
Verb
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Off-White, following a show in New York last season, will make its return to the Paris calendar on March 5.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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Despite dominating possession, the defending MLS champions trailed 2-0 at halftime following a 3-0 shutout in the MLS season opener at LAFC last weekend.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Focusing on 8 cups of water may prevent you from listening to your body and adjusting for outside factors.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
3 Mar. 2026
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The correlation between listening to an artist’s music after seeing a documentary or a concert film isn’t exclusive to the cinema experience.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Disrespecting Cultural Norms When visiting ports of call, be mindful of local customs and etiquette.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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With the conditions as dry as they are expected to be on Friday, no prescribed fires will be burned in Cook County, and residents are being urged to be mindful of fire danger near forest preserves.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Custom chip revenue, in particular, increased 140% year over year in the quarter, with Tan noting that the momentum has continued into the second quarter.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Some of those lobbyists are seeking immunity for AI-powered and semi-autonomous vehicles, Burg said, noting that when manufacturers and their vehicles aren’t held accountable, everyday people suffer.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The moody Moon and wary Chiron trine across your talkative 3rd house and your convivial 11th house, guiding your explanations of complex issues.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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Now, Iranians are likely to be wary about taking to the streets again because the Revolutionary Guard has demonstrated its ruthlessness, said Kamran Matin, an expert on Iran at the University of Sussex in southern England.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Soon, Melling’s Colin is obeying his lover’s every order, including by shaving himself bald and sleeping like a dog on the floor.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
2 Mar. 2026
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The perspective of a military officer forced to choose between obeying orders and listening to his conscience is rarely explored.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Be vigilant to avoid pests and diseases from becoming rampant.—
Marie Iannotti,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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Martinez said the council will be vigilant about addressing those market pressures.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Kool Gatyen Pajock was in a South Sudan hospital while a physiotherapist wrapped bandages around the 18-month-old’s legs under the watchful eye of his grandmother, Nyayual Chuol.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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James played for the Miami Heat for four years under the watchful eye of Riley.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Heeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heeding. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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