as in remembers
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 reminds
Lifting that Conference League title in 2023 and his terrific solo goal against Belgian side Gent that same year were among his best moments under Moyes, who often reminds people that Rice was actually sold below his valuation, having joined Arsenal for £105million in the summer of 2023.
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The sun in Taurus reminds us that change needs solid ground from which to happen.
—Glamour, 25 Apr. 2026
Smoked salmon mousse melts like silk; the Welcome Pot, a hearty stew of tepary beans, bison, and garden flowers, reminds me how food nourishes more than the body.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
The shift reminds some political advisors of missteps made by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election cycle.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
This Phoebe Ballet Mule from Beek reminds me of some of those memorable styles.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Seeing these small, everyday birds so closely reminds me that nature’s diversity is still all around us, and that paying attention is the first step toward protecting it.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
There's even a stretch of Cakehand Road that reminds me of the properties on Nantucket Island, towards the 'Sconset Bluff Walk lighthouse.
—Emma Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Aunt Estée reminds the eager girls that their husbands are standing just one room away.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The sun in Taurus reminds us that change needs solid ground from which to happen.
—Glamour, 25 Apr. 2026
Smoked salmon mousse melts like silk; the Welcome Pot, a hearty stew of tepary beans, bison, and garden flowers, reminds me how food nourishes more than the body.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
The shift reminds some political advisors of missteps made by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election cycle.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
This Phoebe Ballet Mule from Beek reminds me of some of those memorable styles.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Seeing these small, everyday birds so closely reminds me that nature’s diversity is still all around us, and that paying attention is the first step toward protecting it.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
There's even a stretch of Cakehand Road that reminds me of the properties on Nantucket Island, towards the 'Sconset Bluff Walk lighthouse.
—Emma Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Aunt Estée reminds the eager girls that their husbands are standing just one room away.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminds
Verb
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In scenes where Yura remembers her childhood and its connection to the beast, the animation takes on a gauzier, more primitive style that matches the film’s more cosmic, oceanic themes.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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Rockwell remembers learning how to make a phone call during the early Idol seasons, when finalists had dedicated call-in numbers, and still prefers casting votes through more traditional avenues, like texting.—
Philiana Ng,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His journey recalls the charm of days gone by, where the love of the game was its glue.—
Bomani Jones,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
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There are currently two recalls being issued for the 2026 Kia Carnival and an additional for the hybrid version.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Reminds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminds. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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