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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
Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
Unfortunately for Moynihan, the potential new incumbents to the White House are paying little heed to their warnings.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024
Matt Fuchs, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
All season long, as this family tale twisted and turned in compelling ways, viewers were reminded to heed the advice that Randall learned from one father and gave it to the other: Just breathe.
—EW.com, 19 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Congressional leaders continue to pay serious heed to the possibility that not only are unexplained objects violating U.S. airspace, but that the military has spent decades covertly recovering the craft to bolster its own technology.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
Unfortunately for Moynihan, the potential new incumbents to the White House are paying little heed to their warnings.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024
Verb
Those with dry skin should take extra care in avoiding harsh soap and heeding related tenets of shower hygiene.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
All season long, as this family tale twisted and turned in compelling ways, viewers were reminded to heed the advice that Randall learned from one father and gave it to the other: Just breathe.
—EW.com, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heed
Noun
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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
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There’s been a lot of attention this spring on the Red Sox’s uncertainty at third base.—
Chad Jennings,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The most promising sectors forecasted for the new year and beyond are pet services, EV charging stations and senior care.—
Seth Lederman,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Other hospitals owned by Steward Health have experienced similar problems that have affected care, including Hialeah Hospital, Coral Gables Hospital, North Shore Medical Center and Florida Medical Center.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Three medical experts testified in January that Geyser was no longer a threat to the public following considerable progress.—
Doha Madani,
NBC News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Because of the younger, more diverse consumer base that the retailer had cultivated over the past years, Target stands to suffer the most from the backlash following its rollback of DEI commitments.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Y’all listen, and truly commit to your art as well as your fans.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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That absence of fear or outside influence is immediate upon listen.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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For business leaders, the path forward should include prioritizing risk management as a core strategic function, investing in the right tools and partnerships and building a culture where risk awareness drives better decision-making at every level.—
David Benigson,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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That internal awareness has been accelerated by the injury factors the club is navigating with respect to Demko and Hughes.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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One thing to note is that since Rutherford and Allvin took over in Vancouver, the club has somewhat rarely been very busy on deadline day itself — aside from minor trades involving players like Tyler Motte.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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That something was a reference to the tenuous state of the team’s overall health — with large swaths of the roster, players have noted in hindsight, playing at far less than 100% during the club’s run to a championship.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Home developers building in very high hazard zones, for example, must obey roofing standards and adhere to siding material rules as well as setback and parking area distances.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
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He was found guilty of failing to obey, truthfulness. . . .—
Marc J. Dunkelman,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Heed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heed. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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