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 The taxonomy reminds people that learning is not simply the accumulation of knowledge but the ability to use that knowledge in thoughtful and meaningful ways. James Davis, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The embassy also reminds travelers to keep a close watch on backpacks and small bags, particularly on trains and at major train stations, where thefts can occur. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Yet history reminds us that technological leadership is rarely determined solely by who invents it first. Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026 Rough pavement reminds you that affordable cars are a thing, though. New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026 Yet the hatred of Dulles—so absolute in its consensus—reminds me of other ways in which our culture has hardened. Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026 This is a really nice, luxurious formula that reminds me of Rhode’s peptide lip products, but these are a bit thicker and the pigment is more pronounced. Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 31 July 2026 The remembrance of Husayn’s martyrdom reminds Shiites about the teachings of the prophet and his family. Iqbal Akhtar, The Conversation, 31 July 2026 At the same time, Jupiter’s opposition to Pluto retrograde reminds us that ambition without self-awareness can inevitably cloud our judgment, tempting us to overextend ourselves in the relentless pursuit of success. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminds
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  • Shapiro remembers the moment the anticipatory grief set in, years before the loss itself.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Susan Nykaza remembers her first day on the job as a mail carrier in Blue Island.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
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  • Toyota does not issue as many large-scale recalls as other automakers, and its notices this year cover from as few as four vehicles to as many as 550,000.
    Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Situated comfortably outside the Charlotte Hornets’ locker room, resting in a folding chair following an individual workout, Naz Reid recalls the moment.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026

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

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