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as in attention
a state of being aware
took heed of the students' learning styles so as to prepare appropriate lessons
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as in care
strict attentiveness to what one is doing
pay heed to what you're doing with that knife while you're talking
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as in to follow
to take notice of and be guided by
if we had heeded the ranger's advice, we might not have gotten lost
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Recent Examples of heed
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 June 2025
For those investors focused on maximizing income, investing in higher, longer-term yields can be an advantage should interest rates decline—investors in very short-term money market funds should take heed.
—Chris Gunster, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Ethan Wolin
july 20, Sacbee.com, 20 July 2025
The Orioles heeded that advice, taking Escarra a few rounds later.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
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Noun
And what better way to finish off the neutral look than with a bold red lip?
Take heed and maybe your next fast food run can be as stylish as Rihanna’s.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 June 2025
For those investors focused on maximizing income, investing in higher, longer-term yields can be an advantage should interest rates decline—investors in very short-term money market funds should take heed.
—Chris Gunster, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Verb
The State Fair heeded the call this summer, Reis said, giving livestock contest participants more time to set up in the cavernous barn, more passes for guests to access the fairgrounds, and bedding for the animals.
—Ethan Wolin
july 20, Sacbee.com, 20 July 2025
The Orioles heeded that advice, taking Escarra a few rounds later.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heed
Noun
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The decision to pursue an activity simply for one’s own enjoyment, though, is deeply human—especially at a moment when our time and attention are treated as commodities.—
Sophia Stewart,
The Atlantic,
1 Aug. 2025
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But Disney+ has been getting attention for the latest version, technically the 40th and 41st series of the time-jumping character.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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The team has doubled down on human contact and personal care at a time when automation and artificial intelligence have dominated service models.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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The hospital system is managing the influx while providing necessary medical care to all those injured.—
Hollie Silverman
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
Verb
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This trend also follows national data, where from 2000-2016, retention rates have been dropping.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
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Communities across Tennessee have been dealing with heat indices reaching into the 100s for almost a week during the day, now the heat will be following us into the twilight hours, according to the National Weather Service.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Some fans have expected new music from the group, but for the most part, very little has emerged for a long time – but followers of the emo rockers never stopped listening.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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For more guidance on how to treat your weekend like a vacation, listen to this episode of NPR's Life Kit.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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What is indisputable, however, is that the event contributed to an awareness of global poverty and hunger, forcing world leaders to address the issues in a public way.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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His high tackle-success rate and ability to recover loose balls highlight both positional awareness and sharp instinctive timing.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Gorgeous George was an effective self-promoter, and his character was a major influence on boxer Muhammad Ali and musician James Brown, as noted in Little Village Magazine.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Ryan Pierse/Getty Images Sky F1's Martin Brundle also noted the unusual nature of the incident.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Investors should obey the rising 200-day and check back every Friday close.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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Kathy obeyed, calling up Paris and handing the phone to the podcast host.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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“Heed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heed. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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