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 Yankees, for many years now, have spent time during spring training reminding their players that speaking to reporters, even after bad moments, is an expectation and not a personal choice.
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Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Local authorities are reminding the public to obey warning signs and avoid entering the water where wildlife is known to be present, particularly in estuary and mangrove areas.
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Claire Bower,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
As temperatures climb across the Twin Cities this week, veterinarians are reminding pet owners to keep a close eye on their animals.
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Derek James,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Officials in West Hartford are reminding residents of a road hazard that sometimes gets forgotten.
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Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Cook Children’s Health Care System in Fort Worth is reminding families of the importance of responsible gun ownership, as the risk of unintentional gun injuries increases when firearms are stored improperly and children are out of school.
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Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2026
The officer tried to appeal to him, asking him to consider what his parents would think and reminding him that his face was on camera so he would be caught eventually.
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Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Tate captures the tension between opportunity and limitation, reminding readers that equality is often pursued in spaces where recognition is hard-won.
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Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
The spirit of this summer’s experience is transcending all of that, reminding that any place — but certainly our place — is more about the people than anything else.
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Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Local authorities are reminding the public to obey warning signs and avoid entering the water where wildlife is known to be present, particularly in estuary and mangrove areas.
—
Claire Bower,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
As temperatures climb across the Twin Cities this week, veterinarians are reminding pet owners to keep a close eye on their animals.
—
Derek James,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Officials in West Hartford are reminding residents of a road hazard that sometimes gets forgotten.
—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Cook Children’s Health Care System in Fort Worth is reminding families of the importance of responsible gun ownership, as the risk of unintentional gun injuries increases when firearms are stored improperly and children are out of school.
—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2026
The officer tried to appeal to him, asking him to consider what his parents would think and reminding him that his face was on camera so he would be caught eventually.
—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Tate captures the tension between opportunity and limitation, reminding readers that equality is often pursued in spaces where recognition is hard-won.
—
Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
The spirit of this summer’s experience is transcending all of that, reminding that any place — but certainly our place — is more about the people than anything else.
—
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminding
Verb
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Family and friends are remembering Kalena Abelmann after the teen was involved in a single-vehicle collision on the Pali Highway in Oahu on Thursday, June 18.
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The parents of the teen killed in the horse carriage crash in Central Park are remembering their son as rides resume a week after the tragedy.
Verb
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Hyundai is recalling over 96,000 Tucson models due to a software error.
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Separately, Ford is also recalling 36,046 Bronco vehicles with model years 2022 to 2026 because the fender flares may be improperly secured and can fall off, creating a hazard for drivers, the NHTSA said.
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“Reminding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminding. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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