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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
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2025
In that last interview with, Ali, who died in 2016 at age 74, the boxing great's speech and movements are halting, due to the affects of Parkinson's disease, but his mind remains sharp.
—Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 3 May 2025
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2025
When thinking about players that are wired the right way to fit in a Schottenheimer type of culture, Banks immediately jumps to mind.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Fergie Jenkins soaks up the adoration as the Chicago Cubs unveil his statue outside Wrigley Field
When Fergie Jenkins attended the statue dedication ceremonies for his former Chicago Cubs teammates at Wrigley Field, the thought had to cross his mind.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2025
In that last interview with, Ali, who died in 2016 at age 74, the boxing great's speech and movements are halting, due to the affects of Parkinson's disease, but his mind remains sharp.
—Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 3 May 2025
Verb
Prime Candidate: Someone who’s in touch with their spiritual side and who doesn’t mind slowing down for a bit.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2025
When thinking about players that are wired the right way to fit in a Schottenheimer type of culture, Banks immediately jumps to mind.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind
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Until the brain is fully developed, which happens in the mid-twenties, a person is more sensitive to rewarding experiences and less able to control their impulses, regulate their emotions, and understand the consequences of their actions.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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After a long, eight-year battle, in which the hospital claimed that Maura had a genetic underlying vascular malformation in the brain, jurors sided with the Gallaghers, concluding that Maura's death was preventable.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Maintains your sanity and your audience's attention.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Perhaps the city’s current crises—crumbling public infrastructure, intractable civic strife, the President’s attempts to strangle his home town—have reminded New Yorkers of a different period of chaos, when Cuomo seemed a beacon of sanity.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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And the 69-year-old Leo has a trail of social media posts promoting opinion articles critical of Vice President JD Vance ‒ one as recent as April 14 ‒ over Vance's interpretation of Scripture and his position on immigration.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
9 May 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,
9 May 2025
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In a similar vein, the name Pius would evoke memories of Pius XII, whose role during World War II has been increasingly criticized, Temple added.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Wax nostalgic Scientists have found that nostalgic experiences activate not only the areas of the brain associated with memory, but also those associated with pleasure.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Chatting with Cortini is almost as infectious as listening to Clara IEMs.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The men take turns listening to each other and offer each other feedback.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Chad Shingler recalls in a CMPD video released Saturday to remember four fellow officers killed by a shooter on Galway Drive that day.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2025
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Community mourns 3 girls, teen killed when SUV plowed into building in central Illinois 02:03 Residents gather to remember crash victims Meantime, there was a growing memorial at the site of the crash in memory of the victims.—
Sara Tenenbaum, Sara Machi, Ian Lee,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Orwell’s 1984 novel is set in a totalitarian state, where people are brainwashed into obeying a leader known as Big Brother.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Digital money is likely to obey the same rule: protocols that knit together identity, credit scoring, and real-time settlement shape global commerce far beyond the mechanics of moving bits.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Rosario said he's noticed an increase in Latino jockeys over the last two decades.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
3 May 2025
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But editors noticed that this cake went beyond the classic grocery store flavors with a unique layer of filling in the center.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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“Mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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