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 piece celebrates the music, culture and incredible leaps for humankind made during that summer, while also reminding us that our history isn’t so dissimilar from our present.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
On the streaming front, Paramount also relied on Taylor Sheridan fare to illustrate its reach, reminding the audience that The Madison recently became the creator’s biggest launch to date.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Her approach centers on reminding others that small mistakes rarely ruin the process.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
The moody track builds and builds, reminding us how WU LYF served as a spiritual blueprint for bands such as Iceage.
—David Harris, SPIN, 15 Apr. 2026
And for reminding us that our torch still burns.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The attorneys issued a consumer alert Tuesday reminding parents, along with manufacturers, retailers and users about state laws on the sale and use of the bikes.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
But opponents have tried to muddy the debate by reminding voters of Obama’s long history of campaigning against gerrymandering.
—Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Bono takes this idea someplace else with a reference to the wounds of Christ, reminding us that they were inflicted by the state combined with religious authority.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Brent Lang, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
On the streaming front, Paramount also relied on Taylor Sheridan fare to illustrate its reach, reminding the audience that The Madison recently became the creator’s biggest launch to date.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Her approach centers on reminding others that small mistakes rarely ruin the process.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
The moody track builds and builds, reminding us how WU LYF served as a spiritual blueprint for bands such as Iceage.
—David Harris, SPIN, 15 Apr. 2026
And for reminding us that our torch still burns.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The attorneys issued a consumer alert Tuesday reminding parents, along with manufacturers, retailers and users about state laws on the sale and use of the bikes.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
But opponents have tried to muddy the debate by reminding voters of Obama’s long history of campaigning against gerrymandering.
—Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Bono takes this idea someplace else with a reference to the wounds of Christ, reminding us that they were inflicted by the state combined with religious authority.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminding
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The Royal Family has spent the anniversary carrying out engagements and remembering the late Queen with a series of online tributes, and a reception for 190 guests, including representatives from many of the late Queen’s charities at Buckingham Palace.—
Katie Nicholl,
Vanity Fair,
21 Apr. 2026
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Review a budget, cancel unused subscriptions, or price your art or services more fairly, while remembering that compassion includes paying yourself on time.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The installation will also include tables in wood and yellow lacquer with bases recalling the silhouette of the Colonia bottle, paired with metal chairs shaped with arches that echo the brand’s retail codes.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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In the present day, Aunt Lydia is writing down her life story and recalling the early days of Gilead.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Reminding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminding. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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