heed
verb (used with object)
to give careful attention to.
are heeding
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present progressiveof heed.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Mostly, Estonians are heeding the calls for calm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
While Brooks said that some of his military clients are heeding that call on gold because of its long track record in holding value, they are also looking for newer diversification options.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 30, 2026
As freezing rain descended on parts of Oregon on Thursday, Kotek said, “Now we are heeding the call from additional counties to escalate.”
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 19, 2024
“More companies are heeding the president’s call so that Americans know what they’re paying for upfront and can save money as a result.”
From New York Times ● Jun. 15, 2023
Players without number have gone stumbling over the piano keys with a tottering, spasmodic gait, serenely fancying they are heeding the master's design.
From For Every Music Lover A Series of Practical Essays on Music by Aubertine Woodward Moore
