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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
Thomas Graham, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2019
The city’s famously progressive voters took heed, refusing the tax by a 2-to-1 margin.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025
Officials are urging more people to heed evacuation orders.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Washington also paid little heed to Russia’s objections when the United States and its allies exceeded the terms of the UN Security Council–backed intervention in Libya, turning a mandate to protect an endangered population into an operation to overthrow the country’s strongman, Muammar al-Qaddafi.
—Thomas Graham, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2019
The city’s famously progressive voters took heed, refusing the tax by a 2-to-1 margin.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
Verb
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has been blasted for not heeding a fire department memo last month raising concerns about the impact budget cuts would have on the department’s response to wildfires.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025
Officials are urging more people to heed evacuation orders.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heed
Noun
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Barron's Political Involvement This is not the first time Barron has captured attention.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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During the protest, Lane not only brought attention to her situation, but to that of all trans women who face violence in Mexico City.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Consistency is key in treating rosacea and minimizing associated signs and symptoms of this skin condition. — BRENDAN CAMP, MD, MEDICAL EXPERT BOARD Skin Care During Flare-Ups During a flare-up of symptoms, practice gentle skin care.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
27 Jan. 2025
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In a lot of ways, laser stacking is the in-office equivalent of the 10-step skin care layering routines that K-Beauty has become so famous for.—
Taryn Brooke,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Here is what a deal could look like using the Spotrac trade machine and following the new CBA restrictions for trades.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Like so many Angelenos, Cheyenne Shannon’s routine came to a halt in the hours after the devastating Palisades Fire broke out on the morning of Jan. 7, followed by the Eaton Fire in Altadena.—
Pamela McClintock,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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And because of that, everyone listens to them with immense respect and enthusiasm.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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But in reality, Finebaum gives far more time to listening to the average fan than practically any other national sports TV show.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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So use the Oscar and the Grammy telecasts to raise money and awareness.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Celebrities are donating to relief funds, production companies are offering aid, and events are shifting focus to raise awareness and money for recovery efforts.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Where are these powers noted in the U.S. Constitution or federal law?—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Jan. 2025
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Social media posts from other DEA offices noted additional weekend operations in at least California, Georgia and Colorado.—
SOPHIA TAREEN AND ALANNA DURKIN RICHER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The officer corps must obey the president’s lawful commands, even if officers judge them unwise.—
Ronald R. Krebs,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Jan. 2025
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The government urged residents to obey: to leave homes and neighborhoods and trust that firefighters would do their best to protect them.—
Jim Newton,
The Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Heed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heed. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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