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Recent Examples of mental Our body’s flucutations naturally put us off guard, so every day pressures can feel magnified and trigger a cascase of both physical and mental tolls that amplifiy sleep disruptions, worsen brain fog, accelerate weight gain and spike stress. — Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 23 Sep. 2026 The crews on the ships are enduring physical and mental strain from prolonged deployments, which could impact their morale and readiness. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026 The cast, who had been supportive of Paul’s controversy and mental-health struggles before the cancellation, were appalled at a video leaked in March of Paul throwing a stool at her ex, Dakota Mortensen, that almost hit her young daughter. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026 Cindy, Rande and Kaia publicly supported Presley Presley was known to speak publicly about his mental-health and addiction struggles. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mental
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mental
Adjective
  • Ultimately, Taylor’s journey was a lesson in how simple pleasures are often the most enduring souvenirs—internal keepsakes that linger long after the last bag is unpacked.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The Boeing mold uses mild steel for internal strength and stainless steel at the surface for durability and corrosion resistance.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • After she was sent back to Los Angeles, Leigh suffered a psychotic break.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Both women’s attorneys have claimed their clients suffered from psychotic episodes.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The novel seems poised to address the spiritual effect of competitive private schooling on the Kohs’ inner lives as well as the sociopolitics of education.
    — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • What’s more, cracking up triggers chemical changes that prompt the inner lining of blood vessels to dilate and improve blood flow.
    — Don Riddell, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • That California hasn’t voted a real tax rebate to keep production here is insane.
    — Lane Brown, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
  • It’s being sold all over the world; it’s being taught in colleges, which is insane to me.
    — Alex Gonzalez, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Notable projects include 2021’s C’mon C’mon and 2022’s Don’t Worry Darling, Olivia Wilde’s psychological thriller starring Harry Styles and Florence Pugh.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
  • In 1959, Ted Kaczynski, then a 16-year-old undergraduate at Harvard, participated in a series of psychological experiments that asked gifted young men to debate their philosophies and values with other students.
    — Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • When the Farmer destroys the flock’s beloved pumpkin patch, Shaun turns mad scientist to fix the problem, only for events to spiral out of control as a wild beast roams the woods of Mossingham.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The show, which stars Jessica Chastain as an investigator who infiltrates online hate groups to prevent incidents of mad violence.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • These combine interior and exterior figurative imagery from the tropical foliage and vibrant cityscapes around her, but can appear torn and fragmented.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The open-plan layout creates a natural flow between spaces, allowing seafarers to move effortlessly between the interior and exterior decks.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • These machines—the maniacal Maverick R, with its praying mantis-like front suspension, and the hard-working Pioneer—have little else in common.
    — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026
  • His teammate Christian McCaffrey, who is also known for his maniacal training regimen, has been impressed with Kittle’s recovery.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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“Mental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mental. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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