reminding

present participle of remind
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 The 6ft 4in (194cm) Espi is already reminding his team-mates of another former Madrid striker who was a traditional No 9. Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Stop for school buses The MVA also released an advisory, reminding motorists to stop for school buses. Andrew Adeolu, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026 Bond yields pushed higher this week, reminding one bond strategist of a dark time on Wall Street. Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026 Water has been the translucent thread that runs through my transnational life, connecting me more deeply with place while reminding me of the fluid borders of the self. Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026 And as lawmakers negotiate final compromises, a 2021 procedural standoff hangs over the effort, reminding the industry how quickly momentum can evaporate on the Senate floor. Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 On that last point, my colleague Sasha Rogelberg has a new story in Fortune reminding us that surrounding the manosphere is an entire economy. Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026 Later, the Moon opposes Saturn, reminding us that harmony still needs structure. Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026 The models struck the same pose at the InStyle Awards in November 2021, reminding us that everything’s better with a hint of glimmer. Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminding
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  • Travis Barker is remembering his final words to his late friend DJ AM.
    Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Wladimir Klitschko is remembering Hayden Panettiere on what would have been her 37th birthday.
    Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • But Moores would express misery in recalling ballpark-construction hassles and MLB politics that frustrated his advocacy of small-market clubs and game-day affordability.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • His experiences and observations informed his 2009 memoir, Of Kings and Queens and Movie Stars, a collection of stories recalling encounters with the likes of Cary Grant, Steve McQueen and Omar Sharif.
    Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

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“Reminding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminding. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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