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
Quinn's family did not mention whether any mental or health conditions may have contributed to her disappearance.
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Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
As much as this is a physical game, a lot of it is a mental game too.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
As body temperature drops further, shivering may stop and mental status can worsen.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
This constant influx of mental material can lead to feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or caught in an emotional response.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
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Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
As much as this is a physical game, a lot of it is a mental game too.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
As body temperature drops further, shivering may stop and mental status can worsen.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
This constant influx of mental material can lead to feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or caught in an emotional response.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mental
Adjective
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Its eighth and latest buyout fund closed in 2021 and is logging a 12% internal rate of return (IRR), compared to about 15% for the S&P’s annual returns.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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One operation persisted fourteen hours, a sort of sci-fi marvel of science, internal engineering, and medical dedication, contra all the coeval dystopian breakdowns of that first COVID year.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Is this lucid state only temporary based on the recent anti-psychotic meds he was given by Kelson?—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Jan. 2026
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The peak of a psychedelic experience can therefore share similarities with psychosis; and, for people with undiagnosed underlying conditions, this can increase the severity of manic and psychotic symptoms, as the findings of a recent paper concluded.—
Mattha Busby,
Rolling Stone,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Packed within that initial exchange is believably casual dialogue that conveys not only their inner concerns but also their relationship to their environment.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Last November, the rapper/singer released her sophomore album, Do Not Disturb, a 16-track introspective journey that invites listeners to disconnect from the noise and reconnect with their inner peace — but also to dance.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This moment marked the crux of a seemingly insane personal challenge that Liberato—an ultrarunner, coach, and yes, regular psychedelics user—took on in 2025.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
22 Jan. 2026
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What's going on in Minneapolis is insane Come on.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has 15 full-time psychological services providers to serve the mental health and mental performance needs of Team USA athletes.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The decision, widely expected by 97% of investors, arrived just as the S&P 500 crossed the psychological 7,000-point threshold for the first time in history.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Using existing seismometers on the moon, scientists could shed new light on the moon’s interior and better understand its composition.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Biden administration left the country in an immigration crisis, Grove said, and ICE agents have had to come into interior communities and arrest people as a result.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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While these names are synonymous with game-time greatness, they’re also remembered for their near-maniacal approach to preparation.—
Shani Harmon,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The mastermind behind this virus of perfection is a maniacal Elon Musk-type figure who has dubbed himself The Corporation (Ashton Kutcher).—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Mental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mental. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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