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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
Russian phenom Ivan Demidov had just joined the Habs, and the 19-year-old was on the ice for a defensive draw, as was offensive minded Patrik Laine. Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 Booth was more independently minded and reluctant to collaborate with Malone on roster moves. Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025 Many frustrated supporters are minded to point the finger at Maresca’s system for stifling the attacking talent at his disposal. Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025 Volunteers needed to recover fishing line: Volusia County needs environmentally minded volunteers to participate in the Monofilament Recovery and Recycling Program. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for minded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minded
Adjective
  • Too bad, but anyway plot and plausibility are far less important than the experiential qualities Resurrection offers those willing to accept its fairy tale-like pitch.
    Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
  • For now the Bears seem willing to let the noise continue into June.
    Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Verb
  • The ball listened and rolled right into the cup.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
  • As the leader who dictated, or the one who listened?
    Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The search for the man behind the first Canadian hip hop single reveals the inequity in how creative contributions are remembered.
    hazlitt.net, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Debbie McKnight remembered the two-minute-16-second call from President Biden.
    Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Plan to wear a comfortable outfit and be ready to undress from the waist up.
    Carrie Madormo, Health, 25 May 2025
  • Dom Amore: UConn baseball rides out storms, ready to attack Big East, NCAA tournaments The UConn baseball team, with 23 wins in its last 25 games, weathered a storm start to reach the Big East tournament in good position.
    Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
Verb
  • When Costco’s Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture-Raised Eggs were recalled on November 27th, most consumers treated it as a precaution.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Ramona Miller, who was inside the store with her 6-year-old granddaughter at the time of the incident, recalled hearing multiple gunshots to WGHP-TV.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The former Spain international spent the 2022-23 season with Wolverhampton Wanderers before moves to Brazil outfits Botafogo and Gremio followed.
    Caoimhe O'Neill, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
  • The Xfinity Series season will kick off at Daytona International Speedway on February 15 followed by Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 22.
    Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • All told, Wager designed, and then supervised the production of 1,200 uniforms.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • In his role, Alvarez prepared tax returns for customers and recruited and supervised ATAX workers who prepared tax returns for customers.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Beach House is regarded as one of the most popular dream-pop bands.
    Jackson Hawkins, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
  • He is regarded as a potential star of the future and is a part of Nuno’s first-team squad.
    Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024

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“Minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minded. Accessed 30 May. 2025.

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