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
Police officers can run the plates to ensure the registration is current, with the Department of Motor Vehicles sending out notices reminding the owners when payments are due.
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Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Sam mocks Blaine’s fear, reminding him that death comes for us all.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
As a new group of bombshells prepares to enter the Villa, Love Island USA is reminding viewers to keep it cool on social media.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 27 May 2026
Ahead of the holiday, officials are reminding those heading to the waterways to practice safe habits, in particular wearing life jackets.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
As warmer weather brings more time outdoors, the Kane County Health Department is reminding residents to protect themselves against mosquitoes and ticks, which can carry diseases such as West Nile virus and Lyme disease.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 22 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, 21 May 2026
They’re just dug in deep, looking for a place to lay their heads, reminding H, however tender or frightening their language, not to fear the dark.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 May 2026
The overall effect is pleasantly unsettling, reminding us of all the many ways people might be watching.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Sam mocks Blaine’s fear, reminding him that death comes for us all.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
As a new group of bombshells prepares to enter the Villa, Love Island USA is reminding viewers to keep it cool on social media.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 27 May 2026
Ahead of the holiday, officials are reminding those heading to the waterways to practice safe habits, in particular wearing life jackets.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
As warmer weather brings more time outdoors, the Kane County Health Department is reminding residents to protect themselves against mosquitoes and ticks, which can carry diseases such as West Nile virus and Lyme disease.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 22 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, 21 May 2026
They’re just dug in deep, looking for a place to lay their heads, reminding H, however tender or frightening their language, not to fear the dark.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 May 2026
The overall effect is pleasantly unsettling, reminding us of all the many ways people might be watching.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminding
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Family members and former colleagues are remembering retired Fire Chief Mike Beatty as a dedicated public servant whose nearly 30-year career helped shape the Lake Forest Fire Department during a period of significant growth and change.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Kaminer said the best takeaways from his experience was making new friends with his rescuers and remembering to always go with a group of experienced cavers.—
Kristie Keleshian,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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These flourishes, recalling New York’s Jazz Age flamboyance, give the vast interior its fizz — and will inevitably have value engineers salivating to trim, slice, and simplify.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
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Kia is voluntarily recalling thousands of vehicles due to a possible defect with the seatbelt that could increase the risk of injury in a crash.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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“Reminding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminding. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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