as in recalling
to bring back to mind
I remember very clearly the fun we had that long-ago summer, but I can't remember what I had for lunch yesterday
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Recent Examples of remembering
When everyone is crying, when everyone is remembering, when everyone is hurting, there’s a sense of togetherness that makes the grief a little more bearable.
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Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
Instead of people remembering Monday night’s tilt for the Hornets’ chance to equal a feat that had only been accomplished once in franchise history, a third-quarter scrum and the ejection of coach Charles Lee headlined their 110-104 defeat to the Detroit Pistons at Spectrum Center.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
One group was focused on memory, learning techniques for remembering word lists, text materials and details of stories.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Also, people who listened to the band in college and who may have become less active music listeners are also remembering and coming back, too, which is really nice.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
The extra challenge of remembering and learning routines may have made the difference.
—Amanda Gardner, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Somewhere, Belichick is remembering Gronk’s rookie season and nodding his head in agreement.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 Feb. 2026
Their grandmother broke down in tears, remembering the way she and her grandchildren were treated during the raid on their home.
—Dave Savini, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
That starts with remembering the mission objective.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
Instead of people remembering Monday night’s tilt for the Hornets’ chance to equal a feat that had only been accomplished once in franchise history, a third-quarter scrum and the ejection of coach Charles Lee headlined their 110-104 defeat to the Detroit Pistons at Spectrum Center.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
One group was focused on memory, learning techniques for remembering word lists, text materials and details of stories.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Also, people who listened to the band in college and who may have become less active music listeners are also remembering and coming back, too, which is really nice.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
The extra challenge of remembering and learning routines may have made the difference.
—Amanda Gardner, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Somewhere, Belichick is remembering Gronk’s rookie season and nodding his head in agreement.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 Feb. 2026
Their grandmother broke down in tears, remembering the way she and her grandchildren were treated during the raid on their home.
—Dave Savini, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
That starts with remembering the mission objective.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remembering
recalling
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As California’s water crisis worsened, recalling the constant swish of sprinklers throughout her childhood piqued her interest in native plants.—
Brittany Levine Beckman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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After the candle ceremony, some left, while others prayed or chatted quietly, fondly recalling their memories of the Guthries.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Remembering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remembering. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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