as in remembered
to make (someone) think about something again
She'll forget to call the doctor if you don't remind her. Remind me to buy some groceries after work. I constantly have to be reminded how to pronounce her name. I had to remind him that we were supposed to leave early.
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Recent Examples of reminded
But coach Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks quickly reminded TCU that there are still levels to this, and the Horned Frogs are still a tier or two away from joining South Carolina, UConn, Texas and UCLA at the pinnacle of the sport.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
His father, Josh, who taught him to shoot, reminded him of that before their postgame hug.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
Residents are being reminded that government agencies never call, text, or send unprompted emails to ask for payment or personal information.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The resulting rich royal blue outfit, which the doctor wore for a charity event, bears images related to hope and sparrows, which Bedlack told Atwood reminded him of a patient's tattoos.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 30 Mar. 2026
Waiters also reminded cost-conscious drivers, especially those planning vacation road trips, to try to avoid peak travel times.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 29 Mar. 2026
In this extraordinary moment, we're reminded that wisdom often comes in the smallest whispers, and true courage lies in following where we're led with childlike trust.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
Elliott said he was reminded of the anniversary at an autograph session Sunday morning.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Reading this passage, I was reminded, oddly enough, of Maggie Smith.
—Matt Weinstock, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
His father, Josh, who taught him to shoot, reminded him of that before their postgame hug.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
Residents are being reminded that government agencies never call, text, or send unprompted emails to ask for payment or personal information.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The resulting rich royal blue outfit, which the doctor wore for a charity event, bears images related to hope and sparrows, which Bedlack told Atwood reminded him of a patient's tattoos.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 30 Mar. 2026
Waiters also reminded cost-conscious drivers, especially those planning vacation road trips, to try to avoid peak travel times.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 29 Mar. 2026
In this extraordinary moment, we're reminded that wisdom often comes in the smallest whispers, and true courage lies in following where we're led with childlike trust.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
Elliott said he was reminded of the anniversary at an autograph session Sunday morning.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Reading this passage, I was reminded, oddly enough, of Maggie Smith.
—Matt Weinstock, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminded
Verb
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The staff remembered my name, asked about my day, offered insights about the neighborhood, and shared their favorite spots.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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The pair reworked the bones of the original film, which is best remembered approaching its 30th anniversary as a low-budget fever dream starring Clint Howard as a traumatized former psych patient who turns human flesh into refreshing treats.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rookie Arttu Hyry, playing his sixth game since being recalled from Dallas' AHL affiliate, scored the lone goal for the Stars, who are in second place in the Central Division but have lost five of their last six.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Steven Cruz is a candidate to be recalled.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Reminded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminded. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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