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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
Aisha Harris, NPR, 21 June 2025
There’s no doubt in my mind the Jets are thrilled to have agreed to terms with Toews.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 21 June 2025
Agnes Mueller, The Conversation, 18 June 2025
It should be noted that the Thunder don’t mind the schedule being drawn out, either.
—Tim Reynolds, Twin Cities, 17 June 2025
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Noun
But - and this is why my mind drew a connection to Showgirls - Song takes it a step further by allowing Lucy to find redemption through Sophie, who later calls her for help when her assaulter begins harassing her outside her home.
—Aisha Harris, NPR, 21 June 2025
There’s no doubt in my mind the Jets are thrilled to have agreed to terms with Toews.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 21 June 2025
Verb
New conversations Jamaluddin’s fate as an outsider between cultures can also bring to mind migrants’ experiences and emotions today.
—Agnes Mueller, The Conversation, 18 June 2025
It should be noted that the Thunder don’t mind the schedule being drawn out, either.
—Tim Reynolds, Twin Cities, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind
Noun
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According to Tanzi, exercise induces new nerve cell growth to strengthen brain regions affected in Alzheimer’s disease and triggers the breakdown of brain amyloid.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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As the brain behind Iran’s strategic military posture, Bagheri was on Israel’s radar for years as a high-value target.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
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Video games also play an important role in preserving my mental sanity.—
Nic Juarez,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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The goal: to restore your serenity — and perhaps even your sanity.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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His opinions on player personnel are heard routinely by the club’s decision makers.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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In Tanzi’s opinion, the best diet for the brain is the Mediterranean diet, which minimizes red meat and is rich in fiber from fruit and vegetables.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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This, in turn, can significantly impact a child’s mood, memory or attention.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Whether stowed in a recipe tin, pasted in a book, or safely tucked away in a memory, family recipes are part of what makes cooking so special.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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To hear Danny Boyle’s full interview, listen to the audio above or subscribe to the Filmmaker Toolkit podcast on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
21 June 2025
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If that bluntness sound a little prosaic at first, there’s a curt poetry to it that comes into focus listening through 15 tracks that consist almost entirely of sisters Danielle, Alana and Este Haim handing in their respective resignations to long- or short-term partners, effectively immediately.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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Peter Shilton has been the clubhouse leader here for as long as anyone would care to remember.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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The couple's friends also remembered them as high achievers who were active in their local religious community while speaking to Leicestershire Live and the BBC.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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While the breed may not always leap to obey commands, early training and socialization can channel that intelligence into loyal companionship.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Other restrictions include fealty to the concept that a husband is the head of the family, and his wife is legally bound to obey him.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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Authorities were first alerted to a potential issue after Disneyland Paris staff noticed that the bride at a pre-scheduled wedding appeared alarmingly young, per The Sunday Times.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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But once the group noticed that Ginny had already died and turned to a zombie, Maggie could not finish the job, and instead handed her knife to Negan to finish off the young girl.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
23 June 2025
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“Mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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