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verb

past tense of mind
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as in listened
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing you'll be in big trouble if you don't straighten up and mind

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as in cared
to have an interest or concern for don't mind him; he's always complaining

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Recent Examples of minded
Adjective
Alice Tully Hall In the great tradition of anthropologically minded composers, Du Yun incorporates folk music from the Jinuo people from Yunnan, China, into her own dramatic work. Justin Davidson, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025 The best legal partners are those who are very business-minded. Jack McCullough, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Not that anyone would have minded more music — certainly not Weir. Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for minded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minded
Adjective
  • That coverage was at odds with fostering civil dialogue and being willing to listen to the points of view of those who have differing opinions.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Instead of donating the items to thrift stores, consider checking with local parenting groups or shelters to find a family willing to accept more recent models that haven’t been recalled.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Early warning signs are only useful if listened to.
    Marianne Cooper, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
  • And in the stillness of a paused world, people listened.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Biden and, by extension, Harris will be remembered even and perhaps especially by Democrats as symbolizing disappointment and defeat.
    W. James Antle III, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Among those remembered is my aunt, Celeste Torres Victora.
    Ayisha Miracle Mendez, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The software’s orders were often obeyed fearfully, unquestioningly.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Nooner initially fled on foot, but obeyed police commands to get on the ground and surrender.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • But in recent years, psychologists, sociologists and concerned parents alike have noticed a growing number of young adults who seem caught in this adolescent quicksand — unable or unwilling to take the next step into adulthood.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • People in neighborhood are afraid, candidates say The Republican candidate seeking Hortman’s seat, real estate agent Ruth Bittner, noticed early in her campaign that people in the neighborhood where Hortman was killed seemed afraid to open their doors.
    Mark Vancleave, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • None of you guys were really metal fans or even particularly cared much about metal per se.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Charlie Kirk, offering Sandmann encouragement and reassuring him that people cared about him and the truth.
    Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Hours later, Utah officials confirmed Kirk had died, meaning that everyone who watched the video had essentially just viewed a snuff film.
    Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
  • De La Cruz, who struck out looking with the bases loaded in the ninth in last week’s loss to the Mets, watched two strikes from Morejon to fall behind 1-2.
    C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Daly noted that the Certification is part of a bigger plan to set the standard for what agility and future-readiness means in the automotive dealership industry.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Bowlan noted the biggest key is keeping his body regulated.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minded. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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