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 Moon opposes Venus earlier today, reminding us that our needs and other people’s needs may not automatically line up. Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 The Eagles were pleasant mainstays of these channels, slipping right in alongside the bands that had inspired them and reminding listeners of a time that was slipping away. Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 30 Aug. 2026 Police are reminding residents to keep dogs and other pets on a leash and away from the water, and to keep children under close supervision. Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 Mosseri was grilled by prosecutors for a misleading blog post on the uptake of a feature reminding young users to take breaks. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 The definitions appear below the frames, reminding us that the men were not just shot with a firearm but also by a camera, shot being shot. Leah Ollman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Just last week, Minnesota strolled into San Francisco, delivered a clinical beatdown and strutted off the floor like brash royalty, reminding the peasants of their place. Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026 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 Bond yields pushed higher this week, reminding one bond strategist of a dark time on Wall Street. Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminding
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  • Isabel’s journey is one of awakening and remembering the past, seeing it and hearing it.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Perhaps the most difficult part would be remembering to remove the propane burner and re-seat after folding/unfolding.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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