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
In response to Tuesday’s pursuit, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement reminding the public of the difference between e-bikes and electric motorcycles.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Officials are also reminding the public that drones are prohibited over the stadium during matches.
—Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Law enforcement and schools districts are continually reminding parents to warn their children of the real consequences of making false threats, including facing a felony charge and school discipline.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
But some on both sides of the aisle needed reminding.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The King has focused on defining the present through the telescope of the past, reminding his audience of how the Magna Carta, signed in 1215, was the legal bedrock for both nations.
—Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
The 73,773 present at Old Trafford enjoyed a Greatest Hits of United 2025-26, with Carrick even going so far as to change to a 3-5-2 in the second half, reminding us all of the wing-back era under Ruben Amorim.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 28 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
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
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Officials are also reminding the public that drones are prohibited over the stadium during matches.
—Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Law enforcement and schools districts are continually reminding parents to warn their children of the real consequences of making false threats, including facing a felony charge and school discipline.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
But some on both sides of the aisle needed reminding.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The King has focused on defining the present through the telescope of the past, reminding his audience of how the Magna Carta, signed in 1215, was the legal bedrock for both nations.
—Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
The 73,773 present at Old Trafford enjoyed a Greatest Hits of United 2025-26, with Carrick even going so far as to change to a 3-5-2 in the second half, reminding us all of the wing-back era under Ruben Amorim.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 28 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
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
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 4 May. 2026.
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