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
Organizers posted on social media ahead of the day’s events Friday, reminding people to leave certain items at home.
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Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
With the opening of the FIFA World Cup Fan Festival in Fairmount Park, the city is reminding visitors that the festival has multiple water stations and two large tents filled with fans and misters for soccer fans to cool off.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 11 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
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
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
Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
With the opening of the FIFA World Cup Fan Festival in Fairmount Park, the city is reminding visitors that the festival has multiple water stations and two large tents filled with fans and misters for soccer fans to cool off.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 11 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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminding
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Family members and former colleagues are remembering retired Fire Chief Mike Beatty as a dedicated public servant whose nearly 30-year career helped shape the Lake Forest Fire Department during a period of significant growth and change.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Kaminer said the best takeaways from his experience was making new friends with his rescuers and remembering to always go with a group of experienced cavers.—
Kristie Keleshian,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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These flourishes, recalling New York’s Jazz Age flamboyance, give the vast interior its fizz — and will inevitably have value engineers salivating to trim, slice, and simplify.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
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Kia is voluntarily recalling thousands of vehicles due to a possible defect with the seatbelt that could increase the risk of injury in a crash.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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“Reminding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminding. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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