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as in following
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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as in listening
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing
that boy never heeds when I caution him about running with his shoelaces untied
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Recent Examples of heeding
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
What started as a drive to find working-class candidates outside the party’s usual bench is now a potential problem for Democrats everywhere, not least because Platner has no intention of heeding pressure to step aside.
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David Weigel,
semafor.com,
8 June 2026
The success of such businesses, including those listed below, is a testament to Chicagoans heeding the cry to action.
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Jessi Roti,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
That put her on the path that eventually led to becoming chief programming officer of the Toronto Harbourfront Centre, a role Nemani held for eight years before heeding to the call to move westward.
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Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Gray and his superb cast are in blazing form and full command here in a bruising movie that reveals the heavy price of pursuing the American Dream too recklessly, instead of heeding Aeschylus’ words.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
Coffey said the system operators can tell through the volume going through the system that Oakland County residents are heeding the voluntary restrictions.
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Nicholas Lentz,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Being stubborn, stupid or not heeding wise counsel can have negative consequences.
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Catherine Pearson,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
Residents say warnings issued at midnight via fake phone numbers provide no real safety, with displaced families struck by Israeli missiles even in shelters despite heeding the evacuation orders.
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Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Despite their travails in Tehran, the atmosphere in the cafe felt lax, with many women not heeding the country’s law requiring women to cover their heads and the shape of their bodies.
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Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
What started as a drive to find working-class candidates outside the party’s usual bench is now a potential problem for Democrats everywhere, not least because Platner has no intention of heeding pressure to step aside.
—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
8 June 2026
The success of such businesses, including those listed below, is a testament to Chicagoans heeding the cry to action.
—
Jessi Roti,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 June 2026
That put her on the path that eventually led to becoming chief programming officer of the Toronto Harbourfront Centre, a role Nemani held for eight years before heeding to the call to move westward.
—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Gray and his superb cast are in blazing form and full command here in a bruising movie that reveals the heavy price of pursuing the American Dream too recklessly, instead of heeding Aeschylus’ words.
—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
Coffey said the system operators can tell through the volume going through the system that Oakland County residents are heeding the voluntary restrictions.
—
Nicholas Lentz,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Being stubborn, stupid or not heeding wise counsel can have negative consequences.
—
Catherine Pearson,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
Residents say warnings issued at midnight via fake phone numbers provide no real safety, with displaced families struck by Israeli missiles even in shelters despite heeding the evacuation orders.
—
Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heeding
Adjective
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Mars and Uranus’ alignment inspires you to follow your passions, but be mindful of the risks involved!
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The Illinois Department of Transportation warned drivers to be mindful of pavement failures, saying surfaces could buckle in the extreme heat.
Verb
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The data points to the following leading causes of death in the 1900s.
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Matt Miller, the ESPN NFL Draft analyst who shared last month on social media that his left arm was amputated following an automobile accident in southern Missouri, reportedly is being investigated by the state attorney general.
Verb
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One of his sons, True, has become an unlikely but trusted source of feedback, spending months listening to early versions of the album during school drop-offs and car rides.
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That’s why the team is listening to offers for 24-year-old RFA Braden Schneider.
Adjective
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Not only is the water less aesthetically pleasing, but Abrams is wary of it.
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Stiff opposition certainly will emerge, and cost-of-living worries have the public wary of being charged more for anything, but the new revenue is for popular spending targets.
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The Forest Service reports the herd’s origins are unknown, noting it may be linked to mustang drives between Owens Valley and Nevada.
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Rummo agrees, noting that the pasta's texture and structure are what set it apart.
Adjective
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Officials urge visitors to stay vigilant Authorities and experts alike said one of the largest factors in preventing an attack is whether law enforcement is notified about suspicious activity beforehand.
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The spokesperson noted that labor inspections of working conditions have increased and encouraged houses to remain vigilant and fully compliant with regulations.
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For years, Alabama had balked at obeying a series of orders, including from the Supreme Court itself, to insure that its Black voters have a voice in how they are governed.
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In 2013, Southern Stars players were blackmailed into obeying instructions by having their salaries withheld.
Adjective
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Wildlife enthusiasts find a different rhythm through AmaWaterways’ Africa Safaris & Wildlife Cruises, one that trades itinerary sprinting for long, watchful hours on the water.
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Cruz is alluring and watchful, while Norton turns out to be the film’s secret weapon.
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“Heeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heeding. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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