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
Teach digital boundaries such as reminding children that nothing online truly disappears; screenshots and shares can happen instantly.
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
One or two homes have signs reminding uninvited visitors of Florida’s stand-your-ground gun law.
—Lindita Cela, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The foundation, established by an act of Congress under President Bill Clinton, is dedicated to reminding Americans about the horrors of communism.
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Leaders monitor weather forecasts and decide whether to cancel a Friday ride due to unsafe conditions or to proceed as planned while reminding families to dress appropriately.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Her last tip is for all of her listeners, even those without children, reminding them to enjoy themselves.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Robinson says technological advancements can play a role by taking the lead on caregiving’s transactional tasks, such as managing paperwork, finding the right providers, and reminding families of appointments.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2025
North Carolina health officials are reminding people to get three important vaccines this fall to reduce their risk of getting seriously sick.
—Evan Moore
november 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
The rap icon took things to a new level, reminding everyone that Black love, when nurtured and celebrated, is timeless.
—Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
One or two homes have signs reminding uninvited visitors of Florida’s stand-your-ground gun law.
—Lindita Cela, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The foundation, established by an act of Congress under President Bill Clinton, is dedicated to reminding Americans about the horrors of communism.
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Leaders monitor weather forecasts and decide whether to cancel a Friday ride due to unsafe conditions or to proceed as planned while reminding families to dress appropriately.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Her last tip is for all of her listeners, even those without children, reminding them to enjoy themselves.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Robinson says technological advancements can play a role by taking the lead on caregiving’s transactional tasks, such as managing paperwork, finding the right providers, and reminding families of appointments.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2025
North Carolina health officials are reminding people to get three important vaccines this fall to reduce their risk of getting seriously sick.
—Evan Moore
november 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
The rap icon took things to a new level, reminding everyone that Black love, when nurtured and celebrated, is timeless.
—Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminding
Verb
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With her second child, there were no pump parts to wash and no stress over storing milk or remembering to bring it home after a work day.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Not remembering was part of that experience.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In the video, Chehata speaks directly to the camera, recalling how her attempt to start dating again—years after marrying young—triggered unexpected emotions.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Puig, recalling the pre-digital era’s five-to-seven weekly openers, said the programming job itself has become a stress test.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Reminding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminding. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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