as in recalling
to bring back to mind
I remember very clearly the fun we had that long-ago summer, but I can't remember what I had for lunch yesterday
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Recent Examples of remembering
What these men accomplished is worth remembering and revering even as their number dwindles.
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Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey received pushback Monday over a social media post remembering George Floyd, whose Memorial Day death six years ago triggered nationwide protests and riots, as well as calls to defund law enforcement agencies.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
In a work culture that has spent a decade celebrating grit, Cowan’s quieter argument—that caring openly is the more rigorous path to performance, and that the expensive thing is not the pause but the pretense—may be the one most worth remembering on a Monday morning.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Something worth remembering in this long summer of 2026.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
The commemoration of the Hiroshima bombing, Gallagher said, sparked the idea of remembering civilian victims of war during moments of silence.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 25 May 2026
Here is a sampling of Memorial Day events on Monday, May 25, in the Los Angeles area honoring and remembering the men and women who died during active service in the United States armed forces and deceased veterans who served at any time.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 20 May 2026
People who knew the security guard have spoken out about his life, describing him as a father of eight and remembering him for his kindness and valor.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The arduous part is remembering it.
—Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey received pushback Monday over a social media post remembering George Floyd, whose Memorial Day death six years ago triggered nationwide protests and riots, as well as calls to defund law enforcement agencies.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
In a work culture that has spent a decade celebrating grit, Cowan’s quieter argument—that caring openly is the more rigorous path to performance, and that the expensive thing is not the pause but the pretense—may be the one most worth remembering on a Monday morning.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Something worth remembering in this long summer of 2026.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
The commemoration of the Hiroshima bombing, Gallagher said, sparked the idea of remembering civilian victims of war during moments of silence.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 25 May 2026
Here is a sampling of Memorial Day events on Monday, May 25, in the Los Angeles area honoring and remembering the men and women who died during active service in the United States armed forces and deceased veterans who served at any time.
—Holly Andres, Daily News, 20 May 2026
People who knew the security guard have spoken out about his life, describing him as a father of eight and remembering him for his kindness and valor.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The arduous part is remembering it.
—Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remembering
recalling
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The shake-ups weren’t limited to the lineup, with the Cubs recalling outfielder Kevin Alcántara from Triple-A Iowa and designating infielder Nicky Lopez for assignment to make room on the active roster.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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After recalling his first time at the Ed Sullivan Theater — a historic debut for the Beatles in America — McCartney discussed the band’s first impression of the country.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2026
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“Remembering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remembering. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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