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 Senior advocates The Sheriff’s Office is reminding older residents of its senior advocates program. Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026 But thanks to Pettitte for getting ahead of that curve and reminding us how much October counts. Jayson Stark, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026 Venus, planet of connection, is twirling into your sociable 11th house, enhancing group ties and reminding your independent heart to welcome supportive networks. Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026 Villainous weirdos like Bronze Age Pervert, Curtis Yarvin, or Jack Donovan who populate the ranks of far-right intellectuals are obsessed with their own fabulism about antiquity, reminding one of the murderous gaggle of privileged college kids in Donna Tart’s 1993 campus novel The Secret History. Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026 The department ended its message on a lighthearted note, while still reminding the public that juggling fire in traffic is not encouraged. Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026 Neptune’s presence in Aries keeps the magic alive, reminding you that discipline doesn’t have to kill the fun. Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 8 Feb. 2026 Okay, not to bring up The Lizzie McGuire Movie yet again, but this catwalk-by-country is kind of reminding me of when Lizzie tries on a bunch of insane outfits at that Italian atelier. Emma Specter, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026 Some of those storms packed a punch, especially just northeast of Houston, where the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning, reminding many of us that severe weather can happen anytime of year in the Lone Star State. Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminding
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  • The former mayor said Jackson's visits to Atlanta were not always political, remembering a moment that showed Jackson's pastoral side.
    Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Hollywood is remembering icon Robert Duvall.
    Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
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  • Claiborne echoed that sentiment, recalling how Schlittler earned multiple promotions and burst onto the major league scene last season after making the most of his first big league camp.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Travelers with airline reservations may be nervously recalling a 43-day government shutdown that led to historic flight cancellations and long delays last year.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026

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“Reminding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminding. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.

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