reminds

present tense third-person singular of remind
as in remembers
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 reminds Presenting all food items at the same time on the plate – versus saving a dessert or treat for after the meal – visually reminds everyone that food does not have to be earned. — Bryn Beeder, The Conversation, 1 Nov. 2026 Her group goes to the scene where an ICE operation is happening, documents it, reminds those being detained of their rights, and alerts neighbors. — Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026 But there have been milestones and things to celebrate, Kristy Luther often reminds her. — Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026 As old assumptions are tested and new possibilities emerge, Pine Grove reminds them that love, family, and the spirit of Christmas often arrive in the most unexpected ways. — Rachel Labonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026 This influx of accessories like belts and scarves reminds Wong of the ’90s and early aughts magazine ‘tips and tricks’ pages. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026 The images are in black-and-white, and are romantic in a way that reminds one almost immediately of the photographer Duane Michals, another artist who worked with image and text. — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2026 This reminds us that people closest to a matter often have valuable insights into how to address it. — Jermaine F. Williams, Baltimore Sun, 27 Oct. 2026 The serum has a lightweight, salmon-pink gel texture that goes on clear, with a slightly slippery consistency that reminds me of snail mucin. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminds
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  • The stains, her mother remembers, were caused by chocolate syrup from a chocolate fountain, strawberries, tequila, catered Mexican food from their favorite restaurant — all from the wedding reception.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Kalinowski also vividly remembers the first of Reid Williams’ interceptions this season.
    — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026
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  • In the opening pages of his book, How to Save the Media, McKenzie recalls drinking whiskey at the Chelsea Hotel alongside former Vanity Fair editor Tina Brown, who now publishes the popular Fresh Hell newsletter on Substack.
    — Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Sharon Horgan recalls writing the Youth ending and how a UTI saved it.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Reminds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminds. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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