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as in followed
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 listened
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 heeded
In this context, Egypt heeded Somalia's request to participate in the new peacekeeping mission AUSSOM, which was wholeheartedly welcomed by the African Union Peace and Security Council.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The Italian heeded his request, with Rodrygo replacing the 2018 World Cup winner.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Every day this guidance is heeded will be a rebuke to Assad’s supporters, who insisted that the alternative to their rule was Islamic State–style mass killings and the establishment of a bloodthirsty version of Sharia law.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
Scarpa’s allegory clarifies the political games-playing that few have heeded from Roman history or imperial mythology.
—Armond White, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024
This is Hezbollah’s seat of power where around one million people live, most of whom heeded Israel’s evacuation orders.
—Tamara Qiblawi, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
Vizquel still heeded his instructions.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Of course, a matter of years later, his forecast came true with the Global Financial Crisis—and markets have heeded his insights ever since.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024
Join 12 others in the comments View Comments Demand for gas skyrocketed last week as millions of Florida residents heeded evacuation orders, and others filled up tanks to power generators.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 14 Oct. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The Italian heeded his request, with Rodrygo replacing the 2018 World Cup winner.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Every day this guidance is heeded will be a rebuke to Assad’s supporters, who insisted that the alternative to their rule was Islamic State–style mass killings and the establishment of a bloodthirsty version of Sharia law.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
Scarpa’s allegory clarifies the political games-playing that few have heeded from Roman history or imperial mythology.
—Armond White, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024
This is Hezbollah’s seat of power where around one million people live, most of whom heeded Israel’s evacuation orders.
—Tamara Qiblawi, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
Vizquel still heeded his instructions.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Of course, a matter of years later, his forecast came true with the Global Financial Crisis—and markets have heeded his insights ever since.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024
Join 12 others in the comments View Comments Demand for gas skyrocketed last week as millions of Florida residents heeded evacuation orders, and others filled up tanks to power generators.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 14 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heeded
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The largest decrease is projected for the West, with a 20% decline, followed by the Northeast (-17%) and Midwest (-16%).Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The 2024-25 Oscars shortlist will be revealed December 17, followed by the nominations on January 17.Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The high-school senior of today was born in 2007, meaning that Dylan is little more than a photo in a history book or someone their grandparents listened to.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
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Anderson, an undrafted rookie out of Florida Atlantic, listened to coach Kyle Shanahan, cornerback Deommodore Lenoir and quarterback Brock Purdy speak up more than usual at practice, emphasizing the importance of their remaining schedule.Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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It’s dubbed the wolf moon, since wolves’ howls were more likely to be heard during winter, per the Almanac.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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People can be heard crying and screaming in the footage, while others pray for those who were killed.Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Heeded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heeded. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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