reminding

Definition of remindingnext
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 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. 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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  • Beaming staff keep days effortlessly seamless, remembering you from one day to the next at breakfast, offering to take photos at La Plage, not batting an eyelid when requests to tweak meals are made.
    Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • Levinson weaved the footage into early portions of Sunday night’s episode, when Rue is remembering parts of her life and her younger self, including her friendship with Fez.
    Martha Ross, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
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  • Check It Out, 2022, consists of an educational program on anger management that plays on a spherical red television set recalling a space helmet.
    Theo Belci, Artforum, 2 June 2026
  • So for now, the Tigers cling to faint hope, recalling their incredible run in the final two months of 2024.
    Levi Weaver, New York Times, 1 June 2026

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“Reminding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminding. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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