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
Greg Vaughn’s career-best season reminds us how a tweak in form can help a power hitter unlock greatness.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Martha Stewart has been known to wear a chunky cardigan on many occasions and this one reminds me of her go-to.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
There is always room at the potluck for a salad that reminds you of home.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Nussbaum said Cochran reminds her a bit of Callie Tumilty, who plays soccer at Ohio State.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
The quarry’s current head, Vincenzo De Gennaro, reminds visitors that Bernini’s tower still features the coop for the homing pigeons that would transport the orders to the quarry from Rome for the measurements of rocks that were needed.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
Rowland’s family learning how to help run the joint reminds Marla Christy of her own family.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
While there are many types of GLP-1s on the market, Niazi reminds his patients that there is no single best option for everyone.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
The practice reminds Christians of human mortality and the importance of reconciling with God.
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Martha Stewart has been known to wear a chunky cardigan on many occasions and this one reminds me of her go-to.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
There is always room at the potluck for a salad that reminds you of home.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Nussbaum said Cochran reminds her a bit of Callie Tumilty, who plays soccer at Ohio State.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
The quarry’s current head, Vincenzo De Gennaro, reminds visitors that Bernini’s tower still features the coop for the homing pigeons that would transport the orders to the quarry from Rome for the measurements of rocks that were needed.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
Rowland’s family learning how to help run the joint reminds Marla Christy of her own family.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
While there are many types of GLP-1s on the market, Niazi reminds his patients that there is no single best option for everyone.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
The practice reminds Christians of human mortality and the importance of reconciling with God.
—Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminds
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Fleming remembers his mom saying.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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Chastain’s father, Shawn, remembers the first time his daughter attended an invite-only workout of Relph’s featuring Johnson, McNeeley and Walter, who spent part of their high school careers at Lake Highlands, Richardson Pearce and McKinney, respectively.—
Greg Riddle,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Trader Joe’s had 10 product recalls in 2025 affecting items like peaches, turkey wraps, and Cajun-style fettuccini alfredo, all recalled due to possible listeria contamination, according to a list on the company’s website.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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As Steiner recalls, there was one recognizable name atop the list of those running the probe.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Reminds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminds. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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