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
As the major winter storm approaches the region, first responders are reminding people to keep their neighborhood fire hydrants and furnace vents clear of snow.
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Mike Darnay, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Rachel Reid, on the other hand, continues to generate an inventory of Game Changers, her agents urgently reminding her to keep that puck flying.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
This is really reminding me of that House episode where the runway model punches another model out and then collapses on the catwalk.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
Percy warns the camp that Kronos has returned and delivers an inspiring speech, reminding them that no one is coming to save them.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Investigating Democrats for reminding members of the military of their oath fits with competitive authoritarianism.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
Over the last couple of weeks, San Antonio hasn’t exactly been dominating and reminding us of the squad that took down the Thunder three times in about two weeks.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
But on Saturday, Buzelis asserted himself against the best of the 2025 draft class, reminding fans at the United Center of his potential for future stardom.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Then, mid-month brings a surprising shift through friendships or future plans, reminding you that your freedom should never be compromised.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Mike Darnay, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Rachel Reid, on the other hand, continues to generate an inventory of Game Changers, her agents urgently reminding her to keep that puck flying.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
This is really reminding me of that House episode where the runway model punches another model out and then collapses on the catwalk.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
Percy warns the camp that Kronos has returned and delivers an inspiring speech, reminding them that no one is coming to save them.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Investigating Democrats for reminding members of the military of their oath fits with competitive authoritarianism.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
Over the last couple of weeks, San Antonio hasn’t exactly been dominating and reminding us of the squad that took down the Thunder three times in about two weeks.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
But on Saturday, Buzelis asserted himself against the best of the 2025 draft class, reminding fans at the United Center of his potential for future stardom.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Then, mid-month brings a surprising shift through friendships or future plans, reminding you that your freedom should never be compromised.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminding
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Ebern Designs Shavon 5-Tier Closet Storage Organizer The best way to keep closet rods from feeling too crowded and cluttered is remembering that not everything needs to be hung up.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Emma told Sawyer that remembering Bruce's initial diagnosis has been hard for her.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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His coach at Texas A&M, Jackie Sherrill, sent a statement recalling that Chet had been a key recruit out of Carter in 1984 and a cornerstone of three straight SWC champs.—
Kevin Sherrington,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The mood in the crowd was widespread anger and sadness — recalling the same outpouring of wrath and grief that shook the city after the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police in 2020, although without the widespread violent protests then.—
Jack Brook,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Reminding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminding. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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