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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
Mike Sando, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The new podcast series from HBO Max is hosted by Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen and features interviews with the series creatives, cast and crew, with Martin, the mind behind the book and TV phenomenon Game of Thrones, as the first guest.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 Jan. 2026
D. Orlando Ledbetter, AJC.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Indeed, Hart’s attempt to wear two hats calls to mind former Horizon League boss Julie Roe Lach, who simultaneously served throughout her commissionership as of counsel for the law firm Church Church Hittle and Antrim (CCHA).
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The difference between Carroll in Seattle and Carroll in Las Vegas comes to mind.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The new podcast series from HBO Max is hosted by Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen and features interviews with the series creatives, cast and crew, with Martin, the mind behind the book and TV phenomenon Game of Thrones, as the first guest.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
McClure wouldn’t mind joining Ryan.
—D. Orlando Ledbetter, AJC.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Indeed, Hart’s attempt to wear two hats calls to mind former Horizon League boss Julie Roe Lach, who simultaneously served throughout her commissionership as of counsel for the law firm Church Church Hittle and Antrim (CCHA).
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind
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But there was no way to get out of it because that was just where my brain and my heart were.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Jan. 2026
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Just reading the synopsis opened some deep door in my brain.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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There's no shortage of parasites eating away at her sanity.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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The American Conservative was founded on foreign policy restraint, trade realism, and migration sanity in 2002.—
Jennifer Kavanagh,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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But Jennings' liberal attitude toward the airing of his opinions, regardless of their content, almost cost him the job.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Lawmakers critical of the military action argue the rationale in the opinion is inadequate for the situation and have demanded that it be made public.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Miami has rekindled memories of its 2001 national championship team behind a defense that went from porous to nearly impenetrable in its first season under coordinator Corey Hetherman.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Yes, some people just drink to enjoy, but many also consume alcohol to experience a boost in confidence or performance or to relieve stress, sadness or difficult memories, Knowles said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Delhomme’s answer, by turns humorous and insightful, is worth listening to.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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In an interview with Cosmopolitan, Duff revealed that her then-3-year-old daughter loved to listen to her album Breathe In.—
Taiwo Balogun,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Menz remembers seeing many regulars pass through their doors.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Many locals remember the days when the mall was thriving and wonder if the new year will bring new life to it.—
Tori Apodaca,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Nine protesters were arrested and charged with various crimes, including failure to obey police, resisting arrest without violence, wearing a hood or mask on public property, trespassing and felony battery.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
23 Dec. 2025
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Does your child obey rules and make good decisions?—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
21 Dec. 2025
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The theft wasn't noticed until a store employee saw that the entire caviar section was empty, which led management to check their security cameras.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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One game, Jordan Ross, his roommate, noticed that Jake was too late to rotate over on a double-team from the baseline side on a drive.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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