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
Daphne only reminds her of her failures.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
This American Somoan plays with an athleticism and toughness that reminds evaluators of Detroit’s Penei Sewell.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
The meat is white and clean and reminds me of frogs’ legs in flavor and texture.
—Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
Highway to Hell reminds us that enduring humiliation at the hands of life and love is its own form of heroism.
—Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
This reminds us of various past scandals related to public benefits.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
Send an Instagram meme that reminds you of them.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 8 Apr. 2026
Lastly, there’s Suzanna, who mistakenly believes that Max can smooth everything over with a few white lies, and who is drawn to Andrew because his morality reminds her of her late father.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
Delighting in beautiful rose blooms, and the highlight of spotting lady beetles, birds and other beneficials in the garden who help us with pest management reminds us that all might still be right with the world.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
This American Somoan plays with an athleticism and toughness that reminds evaluators of Detroit’s Penei Sewell.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
The meat is white and clean and reminds me of frogs’ legs in flavor and texture.
—Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
Highway to Hell reminds us that enduring humiliation at the hands of life and love is its own form of heroism.
—Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
This reminds us of various past scandals related to public benefits.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
Send an Instagram meme that reminds you of them.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 8 Apr. 2026
Lastly, there’s Suzanna, who mistakenly believes that Max can smooth everything over with a few white lies, and who is drawn to Andrew because his morality reminds her of her late father.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
Delighting in beautiful rose blooms, and the highlight of spotting lady beetles, birds and other beneficials in the garden who help us with pest management reminds us that all might still be right with the world.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminds
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Renault Shirley remembers the first time he was asked to falsify billing reports for Kentucky’s largest drug rehab center.—
Alex Acquisto,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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While much of the world was isolating, Robinson remembers dreaming up ways to bring people together.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This description recalls what leadership expert Jason Wild previously told Fortune about how AI tools are probabilistic, befuddling managers everywhere.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Xi made his point in 2017 by showing the Trumps around the Forbidden City, whose tranquil grandeur recalls an age when the emperors, like him, controlled the army and the state.—
Michael Sheridan,
Vanity Fair,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Reminds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminds. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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