reminded

past tense of remind
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 The hourglass reminded us that humans are capable, even in the most difficult moments, of creating meaning. Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026 At 61, Steve Beuerlein is at the age where he is often reminded weekly of his own mortality, and now has joined millions of Americans who search for ways to extend their life as many years as possible. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2026 Once again, we’re reminded of how significant the exit of every female exec from the very top is, when there are still so few. Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026 Prior to Olson taking the stand, Sullivan reminded jurors to separate emotions from the facts of the case. Melina Khan, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 Today, we are being reminded of the value of that achievement by its absence. Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 13 Aug. 2026 Bosch reminded the public to lock their vehicles and hide valuables, noting that thieves often scan for unlocked cars by looking for extended side mirrors. Peter D'oench, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Bonta reminded residents without power to make sure generators are used outside, well away from windows and doors, to avoid fumes from entering the home or business. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 The lawsuit does not hinge on the question of whether ICE should be operating at the Glenwood Springs strip mall, Hanlon reminded the council, asking the members to take their feelings about the federal agency out of the equation. Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • Before the Taliban returned to power five years ago — on August 15, 2021 — Mubariz remembered his public school as friendly and relatively open.
    Fatima Faizi, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Internationally, he was best remembered for leading China’s accession to the World Trade Organization in 2001, paving the way for double-digit growth that has fueled China’s rise as a major global power.
    CNN Staff, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
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  • View this post on Instagram Charles Esten Charles Esten recalled his first time meeting Panettiere while auditioning for Nashville.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
  • After Cabrera’s one start, which had the feel of a tryout, the Cubs promptly recalled Assad.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Reminded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminded. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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