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
Sweet Venus begins blessing your foundation zone today, reminding you of all the thoughtful tweaks that could make your space feel calmer and more welcoming.
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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
To the stranger who was Jesse Jackson To the political class that took up most of his time, Dad was a stranger awaiting a return phone call, reminding the political class of the urgency of the hour.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Bottega Veneta’s Maxi Veneta bag and those impossible-to-find Jacquemus x Nike Moon shoes give it serious street style cred—reminding us to always incorporate statement accessories amongst everyday essentials.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
The extra-sharp Cheddar cheese melts perfectly in this pasta bake, mixed with pimiento peppers, reminding you of your favorite dip.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Though doubt may creep in, keep reminding yourself that any effort spent on those goals wasn’t wasted.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Becerra fired back by reminding voters that Villaraigosa lost a previous bid for governor in 2018.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Here is the defender in action, protecting humanity against harm, while reminding us of Marvel’s own genesis in the bold stories of its Nazi-busting heroes.
—Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
The police software portal for the plate data also has new prompts reminding users that the data cannot be shared with federal immigration authorities.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
To the stranger who was Jesse Jackson To the political class that took up most of his time, Dad was a stranger awaiting a return phone call, reminding the political class of the urgency of the hour.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Bottega Veneta’s Maxi Veneta bag and those impossible-to-find Jacquemus x Nike Moon shoes give it serious street style cred—reminding us to always incorporate statement accessories amongst everyday essentials.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
The extra-sharp Cheddar cheese melts perfectly in this pasta bake, mixed with pimiento peppers, reminding you of your favorite dip.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Though doubt may creep in, keep reminding yourself that any effort spent on those goals wasn’t wasted.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Becerra fired back by reminding voters that Villaraigosa lost a previous bid for governor in 2018.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Here is the defender in action, protecting humanity against harm, while reminding us of Marvel’s own genesis in the bold stories of its Nazi-busting heroes.
—Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
The police software portal for the plate data also has new prompts reminding users that the data cannot be shared with federal immigration authorities.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminding
Verb
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Those conversations with Harper and Judge will be Eldridge’s core recollections from this day, but the 21-year-old also made a couple of plays worth remembering.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Sports is what’s going to give this family a path to go forward while remembering the good days of the past.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The show is a colorful timeline recalling the center’s greatest hits and quirkiest moments.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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In developing the film, Díaz could relate with the girls’ struggle, recalling her own passion for soccer as a kid.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Reminding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminding. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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