have (someone or something) in mind
idiom
1
: to be thinking of (someone or something): such as
2
: to be thinking of choosing (someone) for a job, position, etc.
They have you in mind for the job.
3
: to be thinking of doing (something)
"I'd like to do something special for our anniversary." "What sort of thing did you have in mind?"
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That’s the kind of party the Padres have in mind for the East Village.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
While tree houses today may lean toward high-end style and design, Yoder says the classic kids’ tree house escape is still what many have in mind.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2025
The trend of ever-more-luxe private racing clubs has been increasing in recent years, which is perhaps what a buyer may have in mind, especially given the demographics of the area.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 21 July 2025
Fans can only wait patiently to find out what the Lakers have in mind.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
While tree houses today may lean toward high-end style and design, Yoder says the classic kids’ tree house escape is still what many have in mind.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2025
The trend of ever-more-luxe private racing clubs has been increasing in recent years, which is perhaps what a buyer may have in mind, especially given the demographics of the area.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 21 July 2025
Fans can only wait patiently to find out what the Lakers have in mind.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for have (someone or something) in mind
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“Have (someone or something) in mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20%28someone%20or%20something%29%20in%20mind. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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