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 Universal spent months reminding audiences that Nolan shot the movie entirely with IMAX film cameras, a first for a narrative feature. David Deal, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Winning games for the Vikings — and reminding the NFL of Kevin O’Connell’s head-coaching ability with quarterbacks — would rewire the conversation about Murray and set him up for a massive free-agent deal next spring. The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 20 July 2026 The bulk of that has been this summer, when her campaign focused on reminding voters about her of her record and middle-class upbringing. Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 19 July 2026 The Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection is reminding boaters to purchase an Aquatic Invasive Species Stamp before hitting the water this summer. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026 The path takes you through thick greenery and hilly terrain, reminding you how much of the country’s beauty exists beyond the beach. Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 Freeman channeled his inner Ferris Bueller, reminding his younger peers to stop and appreciate every moment. Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 Officials are reminding visitors about petty crime, strict ammunition laws, and other precautions ahead of a trip to the popular Caribbean destination. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026 Here’s what Cashman had to say about those position groups while reminding folks that major league front offices have been preoccupied with this weekend’s amateur draft. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026
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  • Concerns should be raised honestly, and employees should cooperate in good faith, remembering that the new manager was hired for their experience and knowledge that the organization desires.
    Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Juliette later makes a stop to see Shirley, who is still being unreasonably pouty about her amnesiac friend not remembering her — and is, again, curtly dismissive of Juliette’s search for Lukas.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 17 July 2026
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  • Ford Motor Company is recalling over 387,000 vehicles due to a potential issue with the seats that could increase the risk of an injury.
    Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 20 July 2026
  • According to Grassley, the FBI’s stated reason for recalling the report was concern that its contents would contradict then-FBI Director Christopher Wray’s congressional testimony.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2026

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