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
O'Hara first sent an internal memo in May 2025, according to the report, reminding officers about proper procedures and applicable laws in handling domestic assaults.
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Conor Wight, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Fans are encouraged to stay quiet, with signage in the lobby reminding theatergoers this is a live performance, not a film.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
The suggestion that Iran should be replaced by Italy at this year’s World Cup drew a mix of embarrassment and apathy from Azzurri fans on Thursday, with Italian media reminding readers that the idea has a very familiar feel.
—Reuters, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
Beggs also had been feeling sick and exhausted, but was reminding himself of all the people in his running club who might never get to experience such an iconic race.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Officials are reminding hikers that winter conditions still grip the mountains, with snow, freezing temperatures and rapidly changing weather.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The piece celebrates the music, culture and incredible leaps for humankind made during that summer, while also reminding us that our history isn’t so dissimilar from our present.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
On the streaming front, Paramount also relied on Taylor Sheridan fare to illustrate its reach, reminding the audience that The Madison recently became the creator’s biggest launch to date.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
And for reminding us that our torch still burns.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Conor Wight, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Fans are encouraged to stay quiet, with signage in the lobby reminding theatergoers this is a live performance, not a film.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
The suggestion that Iran should be replaced by Italy at this year’s World Cup drew a mix of embarrassment and apathy from Azzurri fans on Thursday, with Italian media reminding readers that the idea has a very familiar feel.
—Reuters, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
Beggs also had been feeling sick and exhausted, but was reminding himself of all the people in his running club who might never get to experience such an iconic race.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Officials are reminding hikers that winter conditions still grip the mountains, with snow, freezing temperatures and rapidly changing weather.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The piece celebrates the music, culture and incredible leaps for humankind made during that summer, while also reminding us that our history isn’t so dissimilar from our present.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
On the streaming front, Paramount also relied on Taylor Sheridan fare to illustrate its reach, reminding the audience that The Madison recently became the creator’s biggest launch to date.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
And for reminding us that our torch still burns.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminding
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And, over the weekend, that community showed up in the simplest way possible — side by side in a gym, grinding through a workout, and remembering the ones who didn’t make it home.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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And now, the people who stood alongside him are left to carry that work forward, while remembering the man who spent his life on the front lines of it.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Blue Oval is recalling over 140,000 vehicles according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Brewers made a series of moves prior to the game, recalling first baseman/outfielder Tyler Black and left-hander Shane Drohan from Triple-A Nashville.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Reminding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminding. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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