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
As Tilly walks the streets of London, poses for selfies, signs autographs, appears on talk shows, performs live in front of enormous audiences, interacts with photographers, we are reminded that Tilly could never do any of this.
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Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Taylor is constantly reminded of the game, particularly around March Madness.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Something about the simplicity of that, coupled with the canyon’s display of deep time, reminded me how small and temporary my own existence was, and therefore how precious.
—Rosecrans Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Before pulling all of the items out, Mayor Terry Vorderer reminded everyone of the purpose of the time capsule, calling it a gift of being reminded of what the village once was.
—Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The creature that turns up midway to pool problem-solving resources with Gosling’s Ryland Grace reminded me of a more benign version of Galaxy Quest’s Rock Monster.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
At your average dentist’s appointment, you get reminded to brush your teeth and floss regularly.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
In a March 9 update, the NPS reminded visitors of the closure of the Grand Canyon’s River Trail, a two-mile route that runs along the southern edge of the Colorado River.
—Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
Policy experts were puzzled — but Final Fantasy XIV players were reminded of the game's most powerful weapons.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Taylor is constantly reminded of the game, particularly around March Madness.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Something about the simplicity of that, coupled with the canyon’s display of deep time, reminded me how small and temporary my own existence was, and therefore how precious.
—Rosecrans Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Before pulling all of the items out, Mayor Terry Vorderer reminded everyone of the purpose of the time capsule, calling it a gift of being reminded of what the village once was.
—Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The creature that turns up midway to pool problem-solving resources with Gosling’s Ryland Grace reminded me of a more benign version of Galaxy Quest’s Rock Monster.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
At your average dentist’s appointment, you get reminded to brush your teeth and floss regularly.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
In a March 9 update, the NPS reminded visitors of the closure of the Grand Canyon’s River Trail, a two-mile route that runs along the southern edge of the Colorado River.
—Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
Policy experts were puzzled — but Final Fantasy XIV players were reminded of the game's most powerful weapons.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminded
Verb
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He and the broadcast will be remembered in the pantheon of greats that graced late night television.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
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While the historical debate over the telephone’s true origin remains complex, Graham Bell is remembered for turning an idea into a working device.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Simmons' mother, Cheryl Simmons, recalled to CBS affiliate WBNS Friday the moment uniformed officers arrived at their home to deliver the news.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Laurent Brossoit, recalled from the Barracuda of the AHL on Friday, backed up Nedeljkovic against the Canadiens and is an option to start the Sharks’ game on Sunday in Ottawa.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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