1
as in internal
of or relating to the mind
a funny mental image made him laugh out loud
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2
as in psychotic
sometimes offensive
unable to think in a clear or sensible way
He's gone a bitmental after his mother died.
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Recent Examples of mental
One Canadian study that examined the muscle mass and the mental performance of older adults across several years found that those with lower muscle mass showed a significantly faster decline in certain cognitive functions—especially processing speed and executive function.
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Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Multiple studies have shown that older adults who regularly played games like Go and Ska (a traditional board game in Thailand) experienced improvements in attention, memory, and executive function (the mental skills used to plan, solve problems, and adapt to new situations).
—Clarissa Brincat, Popular Science, 8 Jan. 2026
The city highlighted her philanthropic work and commitment to supporting education and mental-health resources as part of the decision to honor her.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Follow your own pace Vacations are relaxing when the activities are planned according to one’s physical and mental capacity.
—Kaela Ling, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
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Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Multiple studies have shown that older adults who regularly played games like Go and Ska (a traditional board game in Thailand) experienced improvements in attention, memory, and executive function (the mental skills used to plan, solve problems, and adapt to new situations).
—Clarissa Brincat, Popular Science, 8 Jan. 2026
The city highlighted her philanthropic work and commitment to supporting education and mental-health resources as part of the decision to honor her.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Follow your own pace Vacations are relaxing when the activities are planned according to one’s physical and mental capacity.
—Kaela Ling, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mental
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Marking identified a need for the district to change its attitude toward unregulated spending and tighten internal controls that will allow more board control over spending approvals.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Other internal signs have been prevalent that a contraction in exports was possible.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
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However, mental health experts now warn that for a small group of vulnerable people, long and emotionally charged conversations with AI may worsen delusions or psychotic symptoms.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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People with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder may be quiet and withdrawn for a long time, then unexpectedly slip into a psychotic episode.—
Kat McGowan,
NPR,
31 Dec. 2025
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The helmets’ one-size-fits-all design comprised a manganese steel outer shell and an adjustable inner lining that was attached to a leather chinstrap.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Also carrying over as Harden signatures is the inner-bootie for a snug fit, as well as the DNA of the outsole pattern and the toe box.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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His votes, like his tattoos, just weren’t insane enough anymore.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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His voice messages of songs are amazing and insane.—
Kristin Robinson,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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After all, the tension between these planets can stir up emotional confrontations, magnetic attractions and psychological power plays.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The sons and daughters don’t receive psychological counselling?—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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And everyone is mad at Andrew—though this one feels like a rumor and more reality.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
7 Jan. 2026
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He’s been thrown straight into a mad month, in which Chelsea have Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Champions League fixtures.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The 85-footer retains the brand’s classic DNA, with a long, lean profile, and the prolific use of teak, which not only covers the cockpit but defines the interior salon and dining area on the floors, bulkheads, and ceilings.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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What's even more disturbing is that the maniacal killer's mask is made of human skin, giving him the nickname Leatherface among horror fans.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Huet succeeds in humanizing Daedone, who had an abusive father and a punishing childhood, and whose motivations come to seem understandable, if maniacal.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Mental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mental. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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