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Recent Examples of mind-bending
For corporeal creatures such as humans, grappling with a universe that might not be singular, time that moves in many directions, and matter that both does and does not exist is mind-bending, to say the least.
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Andrea Gawrylewski, Scientific American, 3 June 2025
Attendees can take time to interface with the interactive educational exhibits to learn more about the mysteries of the ocean and its mind-bending inhabitants.
—Nevin Martell, USA Today, 27 May 2025
The series' final chapter comes in The Final Reckoning, a thrilling action movie complete with Cruise's classic mind-bending stunts — including dangling from a helicopter with his two bare hands.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 23 May 2025
This was an especially satisfying and mind-bending Thursday, with a higher-than-usual quantity of delicious, top-quality theme material, and plenty of enjoyable fill on the side.
—Isaac Aronow, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Andrea Gawrylewski, Scientific American, 3 June 2025
Attendees can take time to interface with the interactive educational exhibits to learn more about the mysteries of the ocean and its mind-bending inhabitants.
—Nevin Martell, USA Today, 27 May 2025
The series' final chapter comes in The Final Reckoning, a thrilling action movie complete with Cruise's classic mind-bending stunts — including dangling from a helicopter with his two bare hands.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 23 May 2025
This was an especially satisfying and mind-bending Thursday, with a higher-than-usual quantity of delicious, top-quality theme material, and plenty of enjoyable fill on the side.
—Isaac Aronow, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-bending
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Nearby, a formal dining room offers seating for up to 10 guests under a breathtaking sloped ceiling.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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The four-story spa features 36 treatment rooms, an adult-only pool, and a serene rooftop lounge with breathtaking views.—
Carole Dixon,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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So many brands are putting the red in red, white, and blue with exciting price cuts this July 4th.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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The jungle backdrop, unique architecture, exciting food scene, and turquoise ocean views make Tulum an incredibly romantic place for couples to escape.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
24 June 2025
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The Gilded Age is so interesting because some elements feel modern, while others seem way older and more foreign than only a century and a half ago.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
23 June 2025
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Published on June 22, 2025 Oban Welcome to Taste Test, where every week our critic Jonah Flicker explores the most buzzworthy and interesting whiskeys in the world.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
22 June 2025
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The Raptors could at least make Milwaukee an intriguing offer.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Hansen Yang: The 7-1, 249-pound center from China is a potential late first-rounder with intriguing size (9-3 standing reach, nearly 7-3 wingspan, only combine player in top three in both hand length and width) to go with shooting and passing touch.—
Aaron Beard,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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The official Black Caesar’s Revenge story synopsis reads: At the heart of this thrilling adventure story is the charismatic Black Caesar, hailing from the Oyo Kingdom (now Nigeria) and gradually bestowed with devastating (and bedeviling) powers from the deities known as Orishas.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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The adventure takes a thrilling turn when Gates steals the Declaration of Independence to protect it from falling into the wrong hands.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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30 June 2025
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“Mind-bending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind-bending. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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