reminding

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 Election officials are reminding voters that Election Day voting differs from early voting because voters cannot simply choose any polling location. Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 On that last point, my colleague Sasha Rogelberg has a new story in Fortune reminding us that surrounding the manosphere is an entire economy. Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026 Later, the Moon opposes Saturn, reminding us that harmony still needs structure. Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026 The agency also sent letters to the platforms last week, reminding them not to present their odds in a casino-style format. Ananya Chetia,davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026 The models struck the same pose at the InStyle Awards in November 2021, reminding us that everything’s better with a hint of glimmer. Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026 The moody Moon moves through your 11th House of Friends and conjoins wounded healer Chiron there, reminding you that mutual care fuels real collaboration. Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026 As students across California prepare to head back to the classroom, state health officials are reminding parents to make sure their children’s vaccinations are up-to-date before the first day of school. Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Spending time in the swaddle of small-town love, reminding him of his Charlotte roots and even kicking up his drawl. Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminding
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  • That long growth period is worth remembering for perspective owners drawn in by photos of enormous adult cats.
    Pat Mueller, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Saturday Night Live‘s Kenan Thompson is remembering his former All That co-star Christy Knowings, who died Tuesdat at 46 after being taken off life support following a devastating asthma attack.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
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  • According to a notice on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website, the manufacturer is recalling certain vehicles because the oil reservoir could detach.
    Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The car manufacturer is also recalling another 107,000 vehicles in Canada, Mexico and other markets outside of North America over the same issue, according to the company's notice.
    Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

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“Reminding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminding. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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