THOUGHT (OF) Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

thought (of)

verb

Definition of thought (of)

past tense of think (of)

as in remembered

to bring back to mind that postcard from Florida makes me think of all the fun we used to have there as kids

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Throughout her decades-long career, Bonnie Tyler recorded pop, country and soft rock music and scored hits with each style, but she is remembered primarily for her decade-defining rock smashes.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
At a press conference in New York City on Friday, Wells' parents remembered their son.

— Elise Gregg, NPR, 10 July 2026

Definition of remembered

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Another witness, Jacy Lin, recalled being at the festival’s salsa stage and seeing everyone suddenly run toward it before police arrived, the music stopped and people began leaving.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 12 July 2026
Ford was recalled in early August after Edwin Encarnacion broke his wrist.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

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