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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
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
While millions of Floridians living in the path of the storm were heeding urgent evacuation orders, a few holdouts were still hanging around the wreckage of the low-lying mobile home park.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024
As the storm headed toward the states, officials began heeding warnings of the storm's strength and looming impact.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2024
After years of inaction, the British government is already heeding Lord Darzi's warning.
—Sally Pipes, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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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
While millions of Floridians living in the path of the storm were heeding urgent evacuation orders, a few holdouts were still hanging around the wreckage of the low-lying mobile home park.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024
As the storm headed toward the states, officials began heeding warnings of the storm's strength and looming impact.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2024
After years of inaction, the British government is already heeding Lord Darzi's warning.
—Sally Pipes, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heeding
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The following interview has been edited for length and clarity.Ana DeOliva, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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France fell into political chaos in early December following a no-confidence vote that ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier three months into his term.Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, Salesforce regularly holds listening sessions to ensure leadership aligns with employee needs, fostering an empathetic and inclusive environment.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Thanks for listening to Dinner SOS.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
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Photographers should be mindful of copyright laws to avoid legal issues.Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Culinary nourishment, mindful movement, spending time focusing on brain health and neuroplasticity, and sleep optimization with truly restorative sleep.Renée Onque, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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Because generative AI was used to create the phishing message itself, the email had no misspellings, the grammar was perfectly acceptable and, coming from the director’s genuine email account, left no obvious reason why the recipient would be wary of authenticity.Davey Winder, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Among other suggestions, prosecutors say, victims should be wary of people who try to move conversations to encrypted instant messaging apps such as Whatsapp, Signal and others.Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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The study also urges healthcare providers to be more vigilant when diagnosing histoplasmosis, particularly in marijuana growers and highlights the need for testing commercial bat guano for Histoplasma and educating users on proper handling to avoid fungal infections.Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Historically, country music has been vigilant about newcomers immersing themselves in the genre’s roots, and Post got his boots dirty to prove his bona fides.Kyle Denis, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
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While the four vampires (plus their Monster and the Guide, played by Kristen Schaal) are largely unfazed by the news, Guillermo starts to spiral, seemingly unable to accept that this is the end of everything he's worked so hard for (under the watchful eye of the cameras).Stacy Lambe, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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The North Koreans apparently attacked in broad daylight, on foot, marching over mines under the watchful eyes of Ukrainian drones—and came under fire from drones and artillery.David Axe, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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By recommending a cautious approach, Decentralized Masters enabled its members to make informed decisions in a volatile market.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Until now, federal banking regulators have tried hard to keep crypto confined to its own world by encouraging banks to take a cautious approach in dealing with crypto businesses and discouraging them from holding any crypto assets on their balance sheets.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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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 21 Dec. 2024.
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