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 The models struck the same pose at the InStyle Awards in November 2021, reminding us that everything’s better with a hint of glimmer. Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026 The moody Moon moves through your 11th House of Friends and conjoins wounded healer Chiron there, reminding you that mutual care fuels real collaboration. Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026 As students across California prepare to head back to the classroom, state health officials are reminding parents to make sure their children’s vaccinations are up-to-date before the first day of school. Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Binns hopes the book encourages families to start conversations about self-worth early, reminding every child they are uniquely made and worthy of confidence from the very beginning. Najahe Sherman, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026 Spending time in the swaddle of small-town love, reminding him of his Charlotte roots and even kicking up his drawl. Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 This specific recurring memory is reminding me of the ones from The Void. Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Of course, Glen was the shining star of the Christmas Eve busk… sometimes the only one reminding the rest of us that Christmas began with a refugee born in a manger, which is hardly a step from living on the street. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 July 2026 But whether nestled in lush forests or barren deserts, these towns bear the scars of time, showcasing human ingenuity while reminding us of the inevitability of decay. Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
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  • That said, today's edition is dedicated to remembering what summer Saturdays are all about.
    Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Some servers have worked alongside Hug for more than 20 years, remembering customers’ anniversaries, favorite wines, and preferred tables.
    Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • The Socialist leader replied in his own letter by recalling that Spain had, in solidarity with the EU, taken in migrants who arrived to eastern European nations from Belarus in 2021 and to the southern Italian island of Lampedusa in 2023.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Socialist leader replied in his own letter by recalling that Spain had taken in migrants who arrived at eastern European nations from Belarus in 2021 and at the southern Italian island of Lampedusa in 2023.
    Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Reminding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminding. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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