REMEMBERING Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

remembering

verb

present participle of remember

as in recalling

to bring back to mind I remember very clearly the fun we had that long-ago summer, but I can't remember what I had for lunch yesterday

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Recent Examples of remembering Isabel’s journey is one of awakening and remembering the past, seeing it and hearing it. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 Perhaps the most difficult part would be remembering to remove the propane burner and re-seat after folding/unfolding. — New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2026 But perhaps the only other thing that can bring the internet together like remembering Dolly Parton is Vin Diesel trying to do music. — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026 As fans mourn Dolly Parton, two longtime Philadelphia radio personalities are remembering the country music icon for an influence that stretched far beyond her songs. — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 How Democrats are remembering Parton’s advocacy Major Democratic figures have cast Parton as a progressive figure who advocated for minority rights through her music, philanthropy, and public comments. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 26 Aug. 2026 Any system calling itself victim-centered must begin by remembering who the victims are. — Laurie Myers, Boston Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 Travis Barker is remembering his final words to his late friend DJ AM. — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026 Wladimir Klitschko is remembering Hayden Panettiere on what would have been her 37th birthday. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

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recalling

Verb

But Moores would express misery in recalling ballpark-construction hassles and MLB politics that frustrated his advocacy of small-market clubs and game-day affordability.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
His experiences and observations informed his 2009 memoir, Of Kings and Queens and Movie Stars, a collection of stories recalling encounters with the likes of Cary Grant, Steve McQueen and Omar Sharif.

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

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