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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1
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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2
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
Big Think, 6 Nov. 2025
This plan suits renters, budget-minded households or anyone who wants a transparent, no-contract monthly internet service without surprises.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The first is the technical, scientific-minded skeptic.
—Big Think, 6 Nov. 2025
This plan suits renters, budget-minded households or anyone who wants a transparent, no-contract monthly internet service without surprises.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
Not that anyone would have minded more music — certainly not Weir.
—Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
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Senators in both parties seemed willing to try and continue working on the bill to pay government workers, although doing so would alleviate some of the current pressure to come to a deal.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Amazon, likewise, has been willing to buy to give it scale in a space, from MGM to Whole Foods.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The courtroom listened to her 911 call from the day of the shooting.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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On Wednesday, 3rd Judicial District Judge Thomas Whitney listened as both sides presented their rivaling requests for incarceration terms.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Besides their relation to France's last monarchy, the Bourbon-Parma family will be remembered for their historic jewelry collection.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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A day of national mourning in Switzerland Carrying a bucket filled with white roses, Azeddine Mekrabech made his way to Crans-Montana on Friday as Switzerland remembered the dozens who died in the New Year fire tragedy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Hegseth gave an unlawful order, and, unfortunately, people in the military obeyed it.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Dec. 2025
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When the bell rang in Beaver Falls, where elementary, middle and high schools all occupy the main drag, KDKA Investigates found a diligent crossing guard at one intersection with four-way stops and drivers who mostly obeyed the school zone speed limit displayed with flashing lights.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
18 Nov. 2025
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But when testing the bespoke shots in animals, Grippin noticed that even the placebo shots — which contained mRNA entirely unrelated to the cancer — also activated the immune system to kill tumors.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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And it certainly can be noticed, both in its abundance, and in the case of the Warriors’ 129-104 shellacking on Friday night at the hands of the Nuggets in an Emirates Cup group stage matchup, in its absence.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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His emotional breakdown after his victory was revealed said it all about just how much these celebrities cared about the game.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Both moms, clearly, worked too much and cared too little about their children to prevent something as horrifying as this from happening.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Thank you to everyone who has watched & supported Season 1 & shared their stories with me.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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At the time there were only two TV channels, so a huge portion of the population watched whatever was on.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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Lopez noted that wheels had been added to the bottom of the gate, allowing for easier movement in and out of the park.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Police noted that the investigation is still ongoing.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minded. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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