as in willing
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action)
in most David vs. Goliath contests, people are generally minded to side with the underdog
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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 remembered
chiefly dialect
to bring back to mind
I seem to mind such a tale from way back
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as in obeyed
to act according to the commands of
tell the children to mind the babysitter
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as in noticed
to be cautious of or on guard against
mind the slippery steps
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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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as in watched
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 noted
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 minded
Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Now, an alluring, sustainably minded bolthole—part of the Design Hotels portfolio—has opened in the Kissamos countryside, around forty minutes’ drive from Chania in rural Trachilos.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 May 2026
Not that Stevenson minded, by the way, meeting questions about his butterfingers head-on every time he was asked.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Nicky Lopez, a defensive-minded player, was a good clubhouse presence but played in only four games and went 0-for-5 before being designated for assignment Saturday.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Now, an alluring, sustainably minded bolthole—part of the Design Hotels portfolio—has opened in the Kissamos countryside, around forty minutes’ drive from Chania in rural Trachilos.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
That said, Hudnut wouldn’t have minded just a little more prep time.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 May 2026
Not that Stevenson minded, by the way, meeting questions about his butterfingers head-on every time he was asked.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minded
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The question is, why does Amanda believe it, or rather, why is West willing to be with Amanda over those other people?—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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For those willing to coordinate logistics in advance, the payoff is a front-row view of sporting traditions that predate most modern nations.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The astronomers made their case for a solution—and the government listened.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 May 2026
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Continually surrounded by well-wishers during an hour of socializing before a formal program of speakers and videos recollecting his career, Lubelfeld listened to what others had to say before speaking himself.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Doors are opened for you, preferences and habits are remembered, and concierge requests are handled with quiet confidence.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The four-season NBC sitcom about a high school teacher (Kaplan) who contends with his rowdy class of remedial students is best remembered now for providing a young John Travolta with his breakout role.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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Paradoxes and Doubt The late 1800s were a time of paradoxes and doubt, the result of mathematicians beginning to search for cohesive ideas about what rules the mathematical universe obeyed.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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The direction – which was visibly obeyed – is nothing new for repeat attendees of Welch’s shows, who have endured the agony of a phone-free hand for two minutes.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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Among those who noticed was Land O' Lakes, which reached out with a surprise package for the birthday girl.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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According to the probable cause statement, Kirkpatrick, the witness and the victim were in the residence’s master bedroom when the victim noticed Kirkpatrick had allegedly taken his keys, wallet and cellphone, according to the probable cause statement.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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So did the ambitious vision of their new owner Silvio Berlusconi, who cared as much about how Milan won as winning itself.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Firstman stars as Peter, a debauched millennial aging out of a New York scene that never cared about him as a person in the first place.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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The rules for when games can be watched from the beginning on Prime differ depending on whether the game is exclusive to Prime, airing on another national broadcaster, or only being carried locally and on League Pass—as one 20-plus-comment Reddit discussion detailed.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
1 June 2026
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In April, as both sides of the Atlantic watched on, the king and queen carried out their first state visit to the United States as monarchs.—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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The look is brighter and more elegant, but noted chef Fulvio Pierangelini’s fresh, modern Tuscan cuisine—which showcases the local seasonal bounty— is as good as ever.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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However, the report noted that all 10 cities were still considered more affordable than Los Angeles, with some by a wide margin.—
Lindsay Kornick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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“Minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minded. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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