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 Despite Baxter’s childhood experience, diving has been life-altering, symbolically reminding her of own survival. Amara Evering, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026 Here’s what Cashman had to say about those position groups while reminding folks that major league front offices have been preoccupied with this weekend’s amateur draft. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026 Judge Delia Trevino agreed, reminding the victim’s family that if a second trial didn’t go their way, Black would walk free immediately. Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 There are no riding modes to scroll through, no smartphone app to pair with, and no overbearing rider aids reminding you that a computer is in charge. New Atlas, 9 July 2026 All in all, today’s astro-weather rewards patience and discernment, reminding us that meaningful change is a result of small, deliberate choices. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026 Signs are posted at both beaches reminding swimmers to stay out of the water. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2026 What happens when a device keeps reminding you that you are stressed? Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026 The NDAs are working, reminding us all over again of the sheer exercise of her power. Choire Sicha, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminding
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  • Star City earns its FAM bonafides by remembering that gigantic expressions of yearning and gumption are what this franchise does best.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 July 2026
  • Many Grapevine residents and other North Texans are now remembering Funk for her remarkable accomplishments.
    Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026
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  • While some analysts warn of an existential threat, others argue VW remains profitable, recalling past crises where drastic structural changes were avoided.
    Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Ford Motor Company is recalling over 100,000 vehicles related to two separate issues, according to a recall notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 July 2026

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“Reminding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminding. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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