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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
Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The 33-year-old’s mind and body had been through a lot, to say the least, on the Lionesses’ rollercoaster ride to European glory.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
When thinking about who is the first lady of television, someone like Lucille Ball or Betty White may come to mind.
—Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Yet the most effective CEOs recognize that the mind also requires conditioning.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The 33-year-old’s mind and body had been through a lot, to say the least, on the Lionesses’ rollercoaster ride to European glory.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
Of all the artists from whom people have demanded experimental rock albums, Bieber never came to mind.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
When thinking about who is the first lady of television, someone like Lucille Ball or Betty White may come to mind.
—Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind
Noun
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Ketamine works by stimulating the brain’s resilience mechanisms, according to Krystal.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The team behind the research noted that many of these genes are tied to developmental delay, which may have played a role in the slower pace of postnatal brain growth in humans compared to chimpanzees.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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But that leadership and seriousness are balanced within a personality that’s critical to maintaining his team’s sanity as criticism rains.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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Analyze whether being with him is worth the risk for your sanity — and your wallet.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
9 Sep. 2025
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The opinions expressed in this story are theirs and not those of ABC News.—
Richard Frankel,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Some throw pillow shapes—namely ones that can do double duty as floor cushions when the occasion rises—are just superior, in our opinion.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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Pliops was showcasing its XDP LightingAI at the Summit, a GenAI native memory stack to power interfence and retrieval workloads for hyperscale and enterprise applications.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Sleep is also essential for memory consolidation, emotional regulation and overall brain recovery, Salas said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Watching or listening to a case unfold, and then feeling that relief when the truth comes out or justice is served.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Asked about Democrats’ broader struggles heading into 2026, Jenkins said the party needs to focus less on messaging and more on listening.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Dockery remembers Smith’s wit and sardonic humor on set—and her own Dowagerisms—fondly.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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In fact, there’s a whole lot from shortly before the accident that Daniel doesn’t remember; their walk through the old church, for example.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The software’s orders were often obeyed fearfully, unquestioningly.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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He is told by the officer on the phone to obey police at the scene, but continues to resist.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Leaders need to practice empathy by noticing when silence lingers in a meeting, when a camera remains off, or when fatigue from time zones takes its toll.—
Matthew C. Meade,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Later, while sifting through their collections, researchers noticed three unfamiliar-looking fish, the 2025 study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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