as in regarding
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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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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
Dave Altimari, ProPublica, 5 Jan. 2025
Anxiety did her job, and Riley would have been better off heeding her signal to correct course.
—Lisa Damour, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Then, heeding his grandfather's wishes, Danny asks Baez out for pizza, and the duo walk out of the office, arms interlocked.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Conclusion Investors can profit from reading and heeding the advice dispensed in The M&A Failure Trap.
—Martin Fridson, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Among other things, the bankruptcy trustee claimed that Gilbert was using his 401(k) Plan as, essentially, just another personal bank account heeding the tax consequences from that activity.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
McAlpin survived the beatdown but many who don’t immediately follow police orders wind up killed, especially among disabled people who might have trouble heeding what officers are telling them.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
So, as Milton approached, far more people evacuated, heeding official orders and pleas.
—Carolyn Kormann, The New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2024
Many residents are heeding the warning.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Verb
Yet instead of heeding Tulisano’s warning, the next year, following concerns about parking from property owners, lawmakers expanded the number of cars that could be sold within 15 days by raising the threshold from $500 to $1,500.
—Dave Altimari, ProPublica, 5 Jan. 2025
Anxiety did her job, and Riley would have been better off heeding her signal to correct course.
—Lisa Damour, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Then, heeding his grandfather's wishes, Danny asks Baez out for pizza, and the duo walk out of the office, arms interlocked.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Conclusion Investors can profit from reading and heeding the advice dispensed in The M&A Failure Trap.
—Martin Fridson, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Among other things, the bankruptcy trustee claimed that Gilbert was using his 401(k) Plan as, essentially, just another personal bank account heeding the tax consequences from that activity.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
McAlpin survived the beatdown but many who don’t immediately follow police orders wind up killed, especially among disabled people who might have trouble heeding what officers are telling them.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
So, as Milton approached, far more people evacuated, heeding official orders and pleas.
—Carolyn Kormann, The New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2024
Many residents are heeding the warning.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heeding
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The following content is brought to you by PCMag partners.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
6 Jan. 2025
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The striker joined Frankfurt on a free transfer from Nantes in 2022 following the expiration of his contract, having scored 23 times in 87 appearances for the Ligue 1 side.—
David Ornstein,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Their roundtable conversation felt like listening to a podcast in all the right ways — casual and conversational.—
Dan Shanoff,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Matz and Fedde aren't being shopped, but the Cardinals are reportedly listening to offers on both of them.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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However, these steps are necessary for expansion, and companies that are mindful of these considerations can not only enter new markets but also thrive in them.—
Vinod Sivagnanam,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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If participating in events or personal consumption, be mindful of local laws and regulations.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Subject to partisan litmus tests, military leaders might be wary of offering advice that contradicts the administration’s priorities.—
Risa Brooks,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Apr. 2025
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That might mean that a recession caused by the Trump administration's tariff policy would actually drive adoption of artificial intelligence by companies that have so far been wary of the tech.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But being vigilant and seeking medical attention at the first sign of the illness—which is caused by a reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, the same culprit behind chicken pox—can make a big difference in your recovery.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
9 Apr. 2025
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Remain vigilant in our name, and in memory of us; recognize when human rights, women’s rights, children’s rights and minority rights are being violated.—
Stephanie Liechtenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Rand and Egwene forge their own path under Moiraine's watchful eye.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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For now, the babies are being kept out of public view in the zoo’s Reptile and Amphibian House, under the watchful eye of the animal care team.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Dawn Staley, who’s undefeated in NCAA finals, is cautious in taking that fact into consideration.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Be cautious about fertilizing, as nitrogen can interfere with blooming.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 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
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“Heeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heeding. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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