remind
verb (used with object)
to cause (a person) to remember; cause (a person) to think (of someone or something).
was reminding
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past progressiveof remind.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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But it only takes eight owners to say no, Berman was reminding passersby outside T-Mobile.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 11, 2023
Walking past discarded ketchup packets that lined the stairs of the frat house, I was reminding of something mentioned by L.A.-based horror writer Lisa Morton, who called the whole episode a “cosmic comedy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2023
The second was reminding her public that at the end of the day, and putting aside the many millions she's made from taking The KonMari Method™ global, she is still as human as everyone else.
From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2023
It was "reminding people of the importance" of leaving shallow bowls of fresh water, such as plant pot saucers, out for hedgehogs and other wildlife.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2022
And all while blaring that train whistle roar—BWAAAAAAAAA BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA— like he was reminding her who was boss.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
