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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
Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 29 May 2025
The book’s exploration of human consciousness also encompasses comparisons with artificial minds.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 28 May 2025
Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 22 May 2025
But for those who don’t mind climbing into an open shark mouth, the Jaw Drop twisting slide is a welcome, free offering, the tube of which is transparent for much of the ride offering great views on the way down.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
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Noun
Theme parks, movies and cars are on his mind in and out of the office.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 29 May 2025
The book’s exploration of human consciousness also encompasses comparisons with artificial minds.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 28 May 2025
Verb
This week, Alphonse waxes poetic on his beloved New York Knicks, a potential team of destiny that brings to mind the past, present, and future of the city’s hip-hop scene.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 22 May 2025
But for those who don’t mind climbing into an open shark mouth, the Jaw Drop twisting slide is a welcome, free offering, the tube of which is transparent for much of the ride offering great views on the way down.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind
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Use almond flour instead of white flour Prioritize proteins like chicken, eggs, fish, beef, pork, and seafood A Quick Review Carbs play an important role in a balanced diet by providing energy to the body and brain.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
2 June 2025
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For iPhone: Coming Next Week, A New Era For The iPhone The ongoing electrical chaos caused by the mutation impairs brain development.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Against the backdrop of U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance’s jaw-dropping polemic against European democracies at February’s Munich Security Conference, this was a welcome return to sense, if not sanity.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
2 June 2025
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But Verghese, of Stanford University, a physician who spoke of compassion, healing and of life’s brevity, was the chief messenger of sanity.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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The law was upheld last year in an opinion written by a prominent conservative judge.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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While feelings of self-doubt might arise, don’t let others’ opinions deter you from pursuing your goals.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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Naomi had spent all of 2025 feuding with Jade Cargill in one of WWE’s best non-title women’s feuds in recent memory, even making her way into a rare WrestleMania women’s non-title bout.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Throughout the week, Sky players tried not to overstate the importance of the game — after all, their primary focus Saturday was erasing the memory of a season-opening blowout to the Fever in Indianapolis.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Growing up in Compton-adjacent Lynwood, Calif., Yankovic listened to rock radio, but as a teenager found playing the accordion a bit solitary.—
Rebecca Milzoff,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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Annecy is the perfect place to listen, learn and build partnerships for the future.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Sometimes the discomfort may seem overwhelming, but remember, this is where innovation thrives.—
Gabrielle Boko,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Why Ana de Armas 'started crying' during flamethrower scene in 'John Wick' spinoff 'Ballerina' One day, Eve sees a baddie with an X brand on his wrist and remembers it from her father’s death.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
4 June 2025
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Life became a quest not to obey, but to understand — and to act morally out of reason, not just faith.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Justice Elena Kagan and Barrett pressed the government's lawyer about whether the Trump administration would obey temporary circuit rulings blocking its policies until the Supreme Court issued final decisions.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Karen Walsh began to notice a change in her husband back in 2017.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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Other journalists noticed a drop-off in performance for the convertibles, and probably more so than the mild weight gains of just about 100 lbs (45 kg) might suggest.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2025
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“Mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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