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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
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
When Jensen Huang of NVIDIA tells people not to worry about learning coding for software tools, there is a strong signal worth heeding.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
In November 2022, heeding Mayor Todd Gloria and Councilmembers Joe LaCava and Sean Elo-Rivera, San Diego voters narrowly approved Measure B permitting the city to charge residents a fee for trash collection.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The income that a proficiency with needle and thread commands relative to the skills needed and the physical toll of bending over detailed work for hours likely discourages teenagers and young adults from heeding Bae’s advice, fashion industry experts said.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Footage from semi-official news agency Fars showed people forming human chains around at least two power plants, heeding the instruction of an Iranian minister.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
The Bruins held the Cornhuskers, a team headed to the Sweet 16, to 52 points, heeding Cronin’s message to adopt Nebraska’s attitude.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
When Jensen Huang of NVIDIA tells people not to worry about learning coding for software tools, there is a strong signal worth heeding.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
In November 2022, heeding Mayor Todd Gloria and Councilmembers Joe LaCava and Sean Elo-Rivera, San Diego voters narrowly approved Measure B permitting the city to charge residents a fee for trash collection.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The income that a proficiency with needle and thread commands relative to the skills needed and the physical toll of bending over detailed work for hours likely discourages teenagers and young adults from heeding Bae’s advice, fashion industry experts said.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Footage from semi-official news agency Fars showed people forming human chains around at least two power plants, heeding the instruction of an Iranian minister.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
The Bruins held the Cornhuskers, a team headed to the Sweet 16, to 52 points, heeding Cronin’s message to adopt Nebraska’s attitude.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heeding
Verb
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Joao Gomes, one of the few current players to escape the wrath of disgruntled supporters, lingered on the pitch after his team-mates had left following a brief, post-match lap of appreciation.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Austin Police Department Chief Lisa Davis said investigators took a 15-year-old and 17-year-old into custody following the shootings, which began late Saturday and continued into Sunday morning.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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My own research in the Princeton Music Cognition Lab peels back the everyday experience of imagining something while listening to music to identify a striking case of this collision between the individual and the collective.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The Soundstage feature mimics spatial audio, creating a deeper, wider soundstage when listening.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Ethical Shelling Responsible or ethical shelling is being mindful of only taking empty seashells and always ensuring sand dollars, sea urchins, and other creatures are no longer alive before taking them home.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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Doctors also should be mindful of their return on investment, especially as emerging research from experts at Stanford, Brown, and other institutions shows how psychologically risky large language models can be.—
Steve D. Klein,
STAT,
14 May 2026
Verb
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La Mesa’s enforcement of reckless e-bike riding has been slim-to-none, Lothian said, noting that the police chief said the city has issued just 3 e-bike citations to date.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Bastrop County detectives found evidence that Aviles had been dragged, strangled and assaulted, noting mud on her clothing and feet, bruising on her neck, chin and lip, and blood on her face and the exterior of her car.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Many prospective buyers are now wary of taking on a mortgage.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Be wary of requests for unusual payment methods, like peer-to-peer apps or checks.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
Verb
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The tradition of Georgia football players not obeying traffic laws is alive and well in 2026 thanks to safety Ja'Marley Riddle, who was arrested last week on speeding and felony possession charges.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Dupree confided in Firecracker about how his church was destroyed by one of Homelander's obeying supes and asked for her help in rebuilding.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Stay vigilant, stay protected, and prioritize your health above all else.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
19 May 2026
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Stay vigilant, stay protected, and make your health the top priority.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Being aware of them and keeping a watchful eye on your power strip and its current condition could protect you and your home in the long run.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
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Jason, 28, is nonverbal and profoundly disabled, with significant cognitive limitations and little awareness of danger — vulnerabilities that require constant, watchful care.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Heeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heeding. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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