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as in attention
a state of being aware
took heed of the students' learning styles so as to prepare appropriate lessons
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as in care
strict attentiveness to what one is doing
pay heed to what you're doing with that knife while you're talking
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as in to follow
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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Recent Examples of heed
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024
So take heed from Bella Hadid and abandon your contacts for your glasses.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
Authorities recommend staying updated with the latest forecasts and heeding travel advisories to avoid unnecessary risks.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Unfortunately for Moynihan, the potential new incumbents to the White House are paying little heed to their warnings.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024
So take heed from Bella Hadid and abandon your contacts for your glasses.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
What was remarkable was not just that McConnell had to issue this order, but that he’s done so twice now, after the administration has simply failed to heed it.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
Authorities recommend staying updated with the latest forecasts and heeding travel advisories to avoid unnecessary risks.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heed
Noun
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His stories enthrall his fellow captives, and capture the attention of Hasan, the enigmatic and feared Bey of Algiers, igniting an affinity between captor and captive.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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To command attention, develop a memorable visual identity, create a tone and voice that truly resonate, and ensure every interaction reflects your core values.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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With their ability to enhance accuracy and efficiency in patient care, radiopharmaceuticals are addressing persistent challenges in healthcare and unlocking groundbreaking opportunities.—
Stephen Belcher,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Then there are the ultra-potent skin care treatments from Dior, Eighth Day and beyond — rounded up here by WWD Weekend among the latest launches in ultra-luxury beauty.—
Noor Lobad,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Typically, following a mass law enforcement action, there are pending criminal charges accessible in the public record.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Your body may be trying to tell you something One 2015 study had eight male participants do sets of heavy back squats, followed by either no foam rolling or 20 minutes of foam rolling right after, and then again a day and two days later.—
Margaret Cirino,
NPR,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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That absence of fear or outside influence is immediate upon listen.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
21 Feb. 2025
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My clients will happily listen to any and all points of view, but at the end of the day, my clients are the ones with a new positive vision for the production.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
21 Feb. 2025
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Kristen, who has since given birth to sons Jack, 11, and Tommy, 8, has a marketing background and went to work right away to help create awareness.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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But growing awareness of the condition and its risk factors could change that.—
Jancee Dunn,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Mulberry noted that China is the source of over 70% of the household and generic non-food products that Great Value sells such as electronics, accessories, plastic food containers and sporting goods.—
Siddharth Cavale,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Richards — who, her children note, has always attempted to to shield them from their dad's headline-making antics — is on good terms with her ex-husband these days.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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If our nation doled out awards for integrity in politics, two would have gone to Attorney General Elliot Richardson and his deputy, William Ruckelshaus, who resigned in 1974 rather than obey a criminal president’s order to fire the Watergate special prosecutor.—
Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2025
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But given the stunning turnaround Gates has overseen this season, the students could do nothing but obey the coach’s cool request.—
Jim Root,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Heed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heed. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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