reminding

verb

present participle of remind
as in remembering
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 reminding There is no public address system reminding some fans the importance of a looming third down. — Sam McDowell July 3, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026 The NDAs are working, reminding us all over again of the sheer exercise of her power. — Choire Sicha, CNN Money, 5 July 2026 Dressed in a blue tee, jeans, and big headphones, Caldwell was a genial presence, repeatedly reminding the sunbaked crowd to drink water. — Rolling Stone, 5 July 2026 Reese was really, really helpful, especially in the beginning with helping create the tone of Elle and reminding me of certain things in the movie. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026 Local authorities are reminding the public to obey warning signs and avoid entering the water where wildlife is known to be present, particularly in estuary and mangrove areas. — Claire Bower, ABC News, 29 June 2026 Before games, May said that Michigan’s coaching staff developed a habit of huddling up and reminding themselves to be confident because Johnson was on their team. — Christian Clark, New York Times, 2 July 2026 The anniversary has served as an opportunity for the country to reflect on its history while also reminding it of the political polarization of the moment. — Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026 Programs were enacted to identify threats and warn financial service providers, reminding them of their responsibility to the American people. — Richard Nephew, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminding
  1. remembering
  2. recalling
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  • Kelly has continued to pay tribute to Ozzy in the months since his death, remembering him on what would’ve been his 77th birthday last December and visiting his gravesite in March.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
  • The track went viral on TikTok earlier this year, with longtime lovers of the musician remembering the hit, while younger fans may have discovered it for the first time.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
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  • Hyundai is recalling over 96,000 Tucson models due to a software error.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Separately, Ford is also recalling 36,046 Bronco vehicles with model years 2022 to 2026 because the fender flares may be improperly secured and can fall off, creating a hazard for drivers, the NHTSA said.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 30 June 2026
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