1
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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2
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
Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Each plays a role in fooling their foe, who captures the turtle, while the deer, heeding the turtle’s good counsel, manages a sly escape.
—John Nemec, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2025
And as an oldest child, Abdi took on a lot of responsibility for her younger siblings’ care, while also heeding her parents encouragement to focus on school, school, school.
—Courtney Crowder, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Cheaper loans Chinese commercial banks have sought to attract customers with record-low interest loans, heeding to Beijing’s call to spur lending.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
The chick once again flicked its head; the wasp quickly flew away, as if heeding a warning.
—Byerik Stokstad, science.org, 20 Mar. 2025
Elon Musk and some conservatives on Capitol Hill are not heeding an admonition this week from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and continue to wield political arguments while calling for impeachment of federal judges.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 20 Mar. 2025
Casting striking similarities between fictional tragic events and today’s climate crisis, the series is aiming to highlight the urgency of heeding scientific warnings.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Still, some lawmakers are already heeding GOP leadership’s advice.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Some parents are unfortunately heeding his guidance.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Each plays a role in fooling their foe, who captures the turtle, while the deer, heeding the turtle’s good counsel, manages a sly escape.
—John Nemec, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2025
And as an oldest child, Abdi took on a lot of responsibility for her younger siblings’ care, while also heeding her parents encouragement to focus on school, school, school.
—Courtney Crowder, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Cheaper loans Chinese commercial banks have sought to attract customers with record-low interest loans, heeding to Beijing’s call to spur lending.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
The chick once again flicked its head; the wasp quickly flew away, as if heeding a warning.
—Byerik Stokstad, science.org, 20 Mar. 2025
Elon Musk and some conservatives on Capitol Hill are not heeding an admonition this week from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and continue to wield political arguments while calling for impeachment of federal judges.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 20 Mar. 2025
Casting striking similarities between fictional tragic events and today’s climate crisis, the series is aiming to highlight the urgency of heeding scientific warnings.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Still, some lawmakers are already heeding GOP leadership’s advice.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heeding
Verb
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Crow-Armstrong blew a kiss to his parents behind home plate after rounding the bases following his go-ahead home run in the seventh.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Major stock markets in Asia and Europe rose today in trading following the announcement of electronics exemptions.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The listening phase also involves a countywide survey, to be released later this year, to solicit feedback from the general public.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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Honestly, my job was listening.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Be mindful not to dip into your cleaning mayonnaise for deviled eggs.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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Though all three matches will be in Mission Valley, reducing some of the strain, the club’s leaders must also be mindful of a high-stakes MLS season that resumes Aug. 9 in Kansas City.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Judge, always wary of self-congratulation, downplayed his contributions.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Safeties will be wary of the 221-pounder, enhancing Herbert’s long-ball options.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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This same accident-prone influence might apply to your pet, so be vigilant.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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Maine State Police are warning the community to stay vigilant but have not divulged the cause of death or any details about the crime scene, leaving Stewart’s family with questions and nearby residents with fears that a killer may be among them.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Rashford took part in a workout with his new team-mates under Flick’s watchful eye.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Passengers can cap off their unforgettable experiences with an Antarctic rite of passage: a polar plunge under the watchful eyes of the Expedition Experts, who will welcome them back onboard the ship with towels, hot drinks, and a spa.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Aston Martin Formula One driver Fernando Alonso has revealed a cautious approach in the wet-weather racing argument after the previous race at Spa-Francorchamps saw the FIA delay the race start by 80 minutes due to rain.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Some analysts, including those at Barclays, have also pointed out that there could be potential deceleration in the second half, keeping cautious ratings despite the company’s optimistic outlook.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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A lot of people were mildly chary of its prospects.—
The Economist,
The Economist,
13 Mar. 2021
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He’s not as guarded or chary as he was immersed in the Boston Baseball Experience, where one wrong step or word can spark furor.—
Globe Staff,
BostonGlobe.com,
18 July 2022
Cite this Entry
“Heeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heeding. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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