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
Wildlife officials were reminding people hiking in rural areas with dogs to keep them leashed and make sure their animals are up to date on their vaccines.
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Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
McKnight ended his post by reminding critics that Kate recently went through cancer.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 5 Sep. 2025
The former couple got into a viral verbal dispute, reminding us that broken homes aren't the main issue.
—Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
People kept reminding her of that near miss.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Isaac, playing mad scientist Viktor Frankenstein, re-emerges after a three-year film absence, reminding Hollywood to put this guy in more movies.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 Sep. 2025
The fan’s voice could be heard on field mics throughout the broadcast reminding the three-time MVP of his struggles in the batter’s box throughout the series.
—Julia Andersen, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Saturn and Neptune retrograde, on the other hand, bring the fun to a hard stop, reminding us of the value of discipline and long-term success.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Video of the exchange went viral in no time, reminding fans that even in the age of social media humor, there is a fine line between jokes and respect.
—Cecil Merkerson, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
McKnight ended his post by reminding critics that Kate recently went through cancer.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 5 Sep. 2025
The former couple got into a viral verbal dispute, reminding us that broken homes aren't the main issue.
—Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
People kept reminding her of that near miss.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Isaac, playing mad scientist Viktor Frankenstein, re-emerges after a three-year film absence, reminding Hollywood to put this guy in more movies.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 Sep. 2025
The fan’s voice could be heard on field mics throughout the broadcast reminding the three-time MVP of his struggles in the batter’s box throughout the series.
—Julia Andersen, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Saturn and Neptune retrograde, on the other hand, bring the fun to a hard stop, reminding us of the value of discipline and long-term success.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Video of the exchange went viral in no time, reminding fans that even in the age of social media humor, there is a fine line between jokes and respect.
—Cecil Merkerson, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminding
Verb
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Nearby, a swath of people dressed mostly in red, white and blue gathered in a circle, many holding American flags, for a small, intimate ceremony remembering the life of Charlie Kirk.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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This is a fact worth remembering and celebrating because 36-year-old Russell Wilson might be making the final start of his NFL career Sunday against Dallas, a franchise that has completely dominated the Giants.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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With interiors recalling a casual beach cottage, the house the Sculleys just sold has expansive windows that afford views of the sea across North Ocean Boulevard.—
Darrell Hofheinz,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Canadian auto parts supplier Magna International is recalling more than 250,000 rearview cameras fitted in select Ford and Stellantis vehicles, the agency said in a separate notice.—
David Shepardson,
Freep.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Reminding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminding. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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