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
Speaking of forget, the whole glutemaxxing trend can be helpful in reminding you to get off your butt and, well, on your butt to use your glutes.
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
That fragility makes this year’s Juneteenth observance feel even more urgent, reminding us that even sacred public places can’t be taken for granted.
—Christina Ray Stanton, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026
Better systems beat willpower as clumsy Chiron enters your 6th House of Work and Health, reminding you that mistakes teach faster than shame.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2026
With the recent high tides and dangerous swimming conditions, state park officials have posted a warning for visitors, reminding them of the higher sea level.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Organizers posted on social media ahead of the day’s events Friday, reminding people to leave certain items at home.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
The moon in Aries energizes your sixth house, reminding you that your daily routine still needs attention and care.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Back to top Kansas City Kansas Citians’ third-favorite pastime—right after eating barbecue and listening to jazz—is reminding visitors that the city used to be called the Paris of the Plains.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 June 2026
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
Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
That fragility makes this year’s Juneteenth observance feel even more urgent, reminding us that even sacred public places can’t be taken for granted.
—Christina Ray Stanton, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026
Better systems beat willpower as clumsy Chiron enters your 6th House of Work and Health, reminding you that mistakes teach faster than shame.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2026
With the recent high tides and dangerous swimming conditions, state park officials have posted a warning for visitors, reminding them of the higher sea level.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Organizers posted on social media ahead of the day’s events Friday, reminding people to leave certain items at home.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
The moon in Aries energizes your sixth house, reminding you that your daily routine still needs attention and care.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Back to top Kansas City Kansas Citians’ third-favorite pastime—right after eating barbecue and listening to jazz—is reminding visitors that the city used to be called the Paris of the Plains.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminding
Verb
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Angelina Jolie is remembering her late mother, Marcheline Bertrand.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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Small, genuine daily interactions like a real conversation with a neighbor or remembering the name of the person who makes your coffee generate real feelings of happiness and belonging.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Verb
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As the second president to mark his 80th birthday in office, questions mount over his health and fitness to serve, recalling those surrounding the first — President Biden.—
Will Weissert,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Nara Organics is voluntarily recalling all cans of its infant formula sold online and at Target stores across the United States due to botulism concerns.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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“Reminding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminding. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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