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reminding

VERB

awaken memories of something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admonish advise caution emphasize mention note point out prod prompt recall remember stress suggest warn

STRONG

bethink cite hint imply intimate recollect reminisce retain retrospect revive

WEAK

bring back to bring to mind call attention call to mind call up give a cue jog one's memory make one remember make one think put in mind refresh memory stir up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forget ignore

Example Sentences

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"She was good at reminding me to look after myself too and not just get lost in the other person's needs."

From BBC • May 2, 2026

In response to Tuesday’s pursuit, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement reminding the public of the difference between e-bikes and electric motorcycles.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The book’s appendix provides six pages of instructions for performing a cranial exam but concludes by reminding would-be practitioners not to fret over their lack of experience because “phrenology isn’t real anyhow.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

He began: “A lot of folks want us to pay attention to things happening 6,000 miles away,” he said, “rather than reminding us about the things we agree on right here.”

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

My heart distracted me by reminding me, over and over again, “She broke her promise. She agreed with Daddy. They’re sending you back.”

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan