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as in brain
the part of a person that feels, thinks, perceives, wills, and especially reasons
scientists still disagree about exactly where the mind is located
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as in sanity
the normal or healthy condition of the mental abilities
everyone used to tease him and tell him he was out of his mind when he swore he'd seen a flying saucer
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as in opinion
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
please speak your mind freely on this matter
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as in memory
the power or process of recalling what has been previously learned or experienced
call to mind the events of last year
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as in to remember
chiefly dialect
to bring back to mind
I seem to mind such a tale from way back
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as in to obey
to act according to the commands of
tell the children to mind the babysitter
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as in to notice
to be cautious of or on guard against
mind the slippery steps
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as in to care
to have an interest or concern for
don't mind him; he's always complaining
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as in to watch
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
the salesperson will mind the store while the manager goes out to lunch
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as in to note
to take notice of and be guided by
mind the instructions that appear at the top of the first page of the exam
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Recent Examples of mind
Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
Partners Keith Andrews and Steve Perry have had opening a coffee shop in the back of their minds for a while.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2025
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Even if No Hope has deep pockets and doesn’t mind paying for every single little thing this guy needs or wants, eventually the guy will suck every single ounce of kindness and patience right out of her soul.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The golfing diva, Paige Spiranac, has always been a fan favorite, especially because of her unapologetic opinions and for always speaking her mind.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
Partners Keith Andrews and Steve Perry have had opening a coffee shop in the back of their minds for a while.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2025
Verb
No one complained that starting pitcher Michael King, who was dealt his shortest outing (2 2/3 innings) in brown and gold, did not bring to mind Randy Jones’ opening day start against the Braves almost five decades ago.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Even if No Hope has deep pockets and doesn’t mind paying for every single little thing this guy needs or wants, eventually the guy will suck every single ounce of kindness and patience right out of her soul.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind
Noun
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California doctors discovered a brain tumor under Delacruz's frontal lobe in 2010.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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The woman has no brain activity and is intubated at the hospital.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The wisest course may be defensive positioning while awaiting the inevitable return to sanity.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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After this moment, headlines questioning Kaufman's sanity began to surface.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Danny is preparing her staff for an imminent natural disaster in this scene, so the tone’s quite serious already, and her opinion of Grey’s seems uncharitable at best.—
Rebecca Luther,
TVLine,
3 Apr. 2025
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The conversation with Carter had unexpectedly stirred up childhood memories of my aunt, a lifelong dieter and weight cycler.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The sisters spent the latter half of their lives sharing memories of his life and supporting the legacy of his career.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While listening to the record, something happened to me that had never happened with a Kanye West record: boredom.—
Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2025
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Other management options include counseling, therapy, meditation, prayer, listening to music, or walking in nature.—
Ruth Jessen Hickman,
Health,
29 Mar. 2025
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Answer: Many residents also remember spring azalea sales at nurseries and parking lots offered by garden clubs and a number of societies.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2025
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On eBay right now, the phablet (remember that phrase?) is selling for a rough average of $250.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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For those walking: Always use a crosswalk and obey the signals.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2025
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Be sure to avoid activities with open sparks and obey local burn bans!—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Whether Larry Fink is driving the debate or simply reacting, the omissions in the annual letter are worth noticing.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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This means not having their nose in their phone or earbuds in their ears when walking, but instead noticing other people and vehicles on the street.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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