as in remembering
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 reminding
Even the pictures that are particularly charged in this context rebuke our pity, reminding us that generations of kin come and go in most other households, too.
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Casey Cep, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Still, Barclays is reminding investors to stay on their toes in the event of any uptick in macroeconomic risk.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Fortunately, this doesn’t happen because, like Nia with Danny, Jamine helps Jesse through his incompetence by reminding him that there’s a whole house filled with rooms that can accommodate him and his girlfriend.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 May 2026
McCoy spent his time at the podium reminding the crowd of roughly 700 that prayer is a continual reminder to stay close to God.
—Rachel Royster
may 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Happy Farms Sharp Cheddar Cheese from Aldi This Cheddar cheese was on the firmer, thicker end of things, reminding one of our editors a lot of Parmesan.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
These celebs carried in coordinated looks, bringing moral support, affection, and love to the annual fashion event, reminding us that connection is just as important as creativity.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 May 2026
Each episode closes the gap between inspiration and action, reminding audiences that remarkable brands are built by ordinary people who choose to keep going.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
In private briefings, the lawyers are reminding staff members how congressional oversight works and suggesting best practices for handling it.
—Emily Davies, Washington Post, 4 May 2026
Casey Cep, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Still, Barclays is reminding investors to stay on their toes in the event of any uptick in macroeconomic risk.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Fortunately, this doesn’t happen because, like Nia with Danny, Jamine helps Jesse through his incompetence by reminding him that there’s a whole house filled with rooms that can accommodate him and his girlfriend.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 May 2026
McCoy spent his time at the podium reminding the crowd of roughly 700 that prayer is a continual reminder to stay close to God.
—Rachel Royster
may 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Happy Farms Sharp Cheddar Cheese from Aldi This Cheddar cheese was on the firmer, thicker end of things, reminding one of our editors a lot of Parmesan.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
These celebs carried in coordinated looks, bringing moral support, affection, and love to the annual fashion event, reminding us that connection is just as important as creativity.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 May 2026
Each episode closes the gap between inspiration and action, reminding audiences that remarkable brands are built by ordinary people who choose to keep going.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
In private briefings, the lawyers are reminding staff members how congressional oversight works and suggesting best practices for handling it.
—Emily Davies, Washington Post, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminding
Verb
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Haines is lost in hindsight, sometimes singing about what ifs and remembering her hell-raising era, sometimes wanting to abandon it all for a fresh start.—
Ethan Beck,
Pitchfork,
4 May 2026
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Or remembering something Ben said.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
Verb
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One video has drawn thousands of comments, with people recalling childhood trips to the DVD section and browsing such clothing brands as Mossimo.—
Star Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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HiPP responded by recalling all of its baby food jars sold at SPAR supermarkets — which include SPAR, EUROSPAR, INTERSPAR and Maximarkt stores — in Austria as a precaution.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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“Reminding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminding. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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