1
as in follows
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 listens
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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Verb
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The recent call for help follows a similar incident in May.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025 -
The campaign narrative follows Wood through her daily routine in New York City, underscoring how lingerie can serve as a versatile component of everyday dressing.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Quarterback Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns listens to the national anthem before an NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Los Angeles Rams at Huntington Bank Field on August 23, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.—
Trevor Squire,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The report only notes one version of the standard iPhone 17.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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In fact, Lamarche notes there's strong evidence from observational studies that cheese is associated with a lower risk of stroke.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Over 40 cases have been filed in district court, which hears the most serious federal offenses, including assault, gun and drug charges.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The district hears parents’ worries, King said, apologizing that the potential military presence is coming amid a time when students should be happy.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Heeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heeds. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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