mind readers

noun

plural of mind reader
as in psychics
someone who is able to know another person's thoughts without being told what they are; someone who is able to read minds How was I supposed to know what you were thinking? I'm no mind reader.

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Recent Examples of mind readers Morris wants to run Cover 6, an intricate split-safety look that asks defensive backs to be part-time safeties and full-time mind readers. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2026 The world of mind readers would be, of course, a world without hypocrisy but also one without discretion. — Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 Officers cannot be expected to be mind readers. — Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026 There are visual images that come into his brain, which separate him from just mind readers. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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  1. psychics
  2. mediums
Noun
  • This year, two different psychics and an astrologer told her the end of October would be significant.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Some people are even gravitating toward religious organizations and turning to mystical practices like psychics and love spells to find a partner.
    — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of psychics
Noun
  • The victim's son, Patrick Malone, spoke briefly to media after the execution.
    — KIM CHANDLER, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Singapore Airlines Speaking at a media briefing on Nov 4, SIA Chief Commercial officer Lee Lik Hsin said that the decision to bring the products to the A350 was due to the delays with the 777-9.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of mediums

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