as in remembered
to make (someone) think about something again
She'll forget to call the doctor if you don't remind her. Remind me to buy some groceries after work. I constantly have to be reminded how to pronounce her name. I had to remind him that we were supposed to leave early.
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Recent Examples of reminded
The truth will come out, and the public must be reminded in this moment that no one is above the law.
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Wcco Staff, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The Chargers will bow out Sunday, after being reminded that the Mike Vrabel-Drake Maye Patriots are shaping up to be almost as difficult an obstacle as the Belichick-Brady bunch was … and the weather ain’t getting any warmer in Foxborough in January.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Vongerichten didn’t get his reputation for nothing; try his signature tuna tartare with avocado, radish, and a ginger marinade and you’ll be reminded what the fuss is about.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
While nail experts and some celebs have declared 2026 the year of the maximalist mani, Lindsay Lohan just reminded us of a neutral nail trend that’s worth keeping around.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2026
As Robert Frost reminded us, two roads diverge before us.
—Arne Carlson, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
With one swish of her hair, Thompson reminded us that beauty doesn’t always require bells and whistles.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 8 Jan. 2026
The attorney reminded the jury of testimony from an expert, who said school safety falls on all school officials, not just one person.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Record-breaking temperatures drove people to turn on air conditioners, strained power grids, and reminded us that our infrastructure was built for a cooler world.
—Natalie Unterstell, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Wcco Staff, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The Chargers will bow out Sunday, after being reminded that the Mike Vrabel-Drake Maye Patriots are shaping up to be almost as difficult an obstacle as the Belichick-Brady bunch was … and the weather ain’t getting any warmer in Foxborough in January.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Vongerichten didn’t get his reputation for nothing; try his signature tuna tartare with avocado, radish, and a ginger marinade and you’ll be reminded what the fuss is about.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
While nail experts and some celebs have declared 2026 the year of the maximalist mani, Lindsay Lohan just reminded us of a neutral nail trend that’s worth keeping around.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2026
As Robert Frost reminded us, two roads diverge before us.
—Arne Carlson, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
With one swish of her hair, Thompson reminded us that beauty doesn’t always require bells and whistles.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 8 Jan. 2026
The attorney reminded the jury of testimony from an expert, who said school safety falls on all school officials, not just one person.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Record-breaking temperatures drove people to turn on air conditioners, strained power grids, and reminded us that our infrastructure was built for a cooler world.
—Natalie Unterstell, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminded
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Besides their relation to France's last monarchy, the Bourbon-Parma family will be remembered for their historic jewelry collection.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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A day of national mourning in Switzerland Carrying a bucket filled with white roses, Azeddine Mekrabech made his way to Crans-Montana on Friday as Switzerland remembered the dozens who died in the New Year fire tragedy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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As Larssen later recalled in a GoFundMe, the roads were very slippery and icy about 10 minutes into the ride home.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Love recalled visiting a Nashville-area location with her best friend when they were told it had been discontinued.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Reminded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminded. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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