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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
Eva Thomas, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Beard, an accomplished defensive mind, conducted a master class.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Sherri Gordon, Parents, 11 Mar. 2026
But the team wouldn’t mind avenging Saturday’s loss at Marquette, which cost them a regular season championship.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The cotton-linen blend also keeps them ultra comfy without the risk of being see-through—something else to keep in mind when buying white linen pants.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Beard, an accomplished defensive mind, conducted a master class.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Fall birthdays pair well with caramel apples, pumpkin cookies, and kettle corn, while winter birthdays bring to mind hot chocolate stations or cozy soups and chili.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 11 Mar. 2026
But the team wouldn’t mind avenging Saturday’s loss at Marquette, which cost them a regular season championship.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind
Noun
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XGSynBot has integrated a dual-system central brain in the robot for different purposes.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Autism researchers on Tuesday reiterated that the drug has not been shown safe or effective for the vast majority of people with the brain disorder.—
MATTHEW PERRONE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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Suddenly a global star, Liu is trying to make big-girl decisions while keeping her sanity.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Getting this flagship setup at 50% off is a massive win for your living room and your sanity.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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Thanks to the anonymity of the internet, users are more than welcome to voice their opinions on the latest political decision or cultural happening.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Throughout his career, Wegmann has spent considerable time researching the impact of affordable housing initiatives, and in his opinion, if properly funded and managed, taxpayer subsidies can have a positive impact.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Mar. 2026
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The baseball powerhouse drew two of the highest game viewerships in recent memory.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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From glass sculptures to abstract collages, the artists grapple with memory, home and survival in the aftermath of displacement.—
Grant Klarich Johnson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Unlike the city’s past listening sessions under Laesch, Mullins wants those contributing the cultural plan to be targeted towards specific groups within the city, such as visual artists, performing artists, downtown businesses, different cultural groups and creative organizations.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Seeing my child sit with a senior, listen to their stories, and really engage was incredibly meaningful.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Does anybody remember Ali Hassan al-Majid?—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Jaxson Hayes remembered the bruising the Lakers got at Madison Square Garden a month ago when the New York Knicks bullied them on the boards, outscored them by 14 in the second half and had six players score in double figures.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The office also encouraged drivers to be alert for impaired walkers who may not obey street signs.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Police cited the driver believed to be responsible for the crash for failure to obey a traffic control device.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Consider what success actually looks like in your daily life, and notice which efforts deserve your attention.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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