minding

verb

Definition of mindingnext
present participle of mind
1
as in listening
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing you'll be in big trouble if you don't straighten up and mind

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2
as in remembering
chiefly dialect to bring back to mind I seem to mind such a tale from way back

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3
as in obeying
to act according to the commands of tell the children to mind the babysitter

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4
as in noticing
to be cautious of or on guard against mind the slippery steps

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5
as in watching
to have an interest or concern for don't mind him; he's always complaining

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6
as in supervising
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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7
as in noting
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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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for minding
  1. listening
  2. remembering
  3. recalling
  4. following
  5. observing
  6. seeing
  7. overseeing
  8. respecting
Verb
  • Clark herself repudiates this narrative, but racists aren’t listening.
    Susan M. Shaw, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This means listening to different viewpoints and valuing what team members bring to the table.
    Laurie Sudbrink, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of listening
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  • Friends and acquaintances of the Savages offered condolences on social media, remembering the couple as generous, kind and humble.
    Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Doodie Lo narrates his rags to riches story while flexing his AP but remembering the days of hoisting his G-Shock like a Rolex.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of remembering
Verb
  • Tesla is recalling 27,185 of its 2024 Cybertruck vehicles.
    Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Barra says, recalling a 2016 trip to the Bay Area with her entire leadership team.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of recalling
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  • The company is exploring opportunities to restore compliance with NASDAQ listing standards following a deficiency notice related to minimum bid price requirements.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The company has extended the period to consummate a Business Combination to June 17, 2025, following shareholder approval.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of following
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  • Though the film eventually finds its way to Saoirse Ronan’s captivating lead performance as a recovering alcoholic, The Outrun begins underwater, observing a lonesome seal in the North Sea.
    Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
  • That’s arguably the best time to see it, but the observing window will be short — the comet will set only about 15 minutes after sunset.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of observing
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  • Indeed, the conclusion the film reaches gestures in this direction, with the sentiment that perhaps the most important thing is that the family experience quality time with each other, more than seeing giraffes and camels and hiking the Himalayas.
    Catherine Bray, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This approach to seeing Clark play against other Black players has continued into the WNBA as Clark’s presence has grown the league’s fanbase, creating sellout crowds and record-breaking attendance wherever Clark plays.
    Susan M. Shaw, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of seeing
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  • The merit is decided by the Presidentially appointed National Council on the Arts, an advisory committee overseeing public culture funding.
    Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Under the new structure, Johar will retain 50% ownership and serve as executive chair, overseeing the creative direction.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of overseeing
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  • There are nine modules, including two that were added in 2021 to address trauma and social justice, as well as the importance of connecting with, and respecting, nature.
    Renée Onque, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
  • For retailers, the benefits of deploying facial recognition technology come with protecting consumer data and respecting customer privacy.
    Dara Riordan, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of respecting
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