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
Verb
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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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Johnson was originally hired to his position in 2022, following three seasons as a lower-level assistant on the Lions’ staff.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
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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These two, along with many other leaders, understand and are mindful of decision fatigue—the mental drain that erodes cognitive functioning and effectiveness over time.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The dog travel website Paws & Stay recommends ensuring that a dog is comfortable in public settings, bringing necessary supplies like a leash and water, and being mindful of other passengers.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Better Business Bureau advises consumers to be wary of unsolicited calls from people claiming to be with the College Board.—
Jan Diaz,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Ever since the end of World War II, a long parade of American presidents saw first the Soviet Union and then, after a brief and illusory interregnum, its successor Russia as a force to be wary of, at the very least.—
Peter Baker,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Israel Security Agency, known as the Shin Bet, has taken over the investigation, and police have urged the public to remain vigilant.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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But the industry must remain vigilant to keep its own safety net intact.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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On Thursday, Amazon MGM Studios, Michael G. Wilson, and Barbara Broccoli announced a new joint venture to house the intellectual property rights of James Bond, ceding creative control of the franchise to Amazon MGM after over 60 years under the watchful eye of the Broccoli family.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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Maggie Nutter, a fourth-generation rancher near Sweetgrass, Montana, keeps a watchful eye out for trespassers.—
Adam Yamaguchi,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Experts are cautious about making predictions, given the many legal and political factors at play.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2025
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Forest have been more cautious with loans in the 2024-25 season.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 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 28 Feb. 2025.
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