REMINISCING (ABOUT) Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

reminiscing (about)

verb

present participle of reminisce (about)

as in remembering

to bring back to mind two friends reminiscing about those proverbial good old days

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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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While some analysts warn of an existential threat, others argue VW remains profitable, recalling past crises where drastic structural changes were avoided.

— Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 100,000 vehicles related to two separate issues, according to a recall notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

— Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 July 2026

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