1
as in listening
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 remembering
chiefly dialect
to bring back to mind
I seem to mind such a tale from way back
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3
as in obeying
to act according to the commands of
tell the children to mind the babysitter
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4
as in noticing
to be cautious of or on guard against
mind the slippery steps
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as in watching
to have an interest or concern for
don't mind him; he's always complaining
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as in supervising
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 noting
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 minding
If a bear is calmly minding its own business 100 yards away, leave it alone and continue creating distance.
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Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
But people and money are finite, and an analyst sent to count the power behind artificial intelligence is an analyst not minding the oil numbers, which are mature, dull, and easy to leave running untended.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Investigators also said Bonaparte told someone that Turnipseed brought it upon himself by not minding his own business.
—Bryant Reed, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Elsie Mabel Fitzpatrick is an 81-year-old woman who is mostly known for enjoying a cup of tea and minding her own business.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
The other kids must have found its inhabitants repulsive or boring, but I was drawn to a cobra that was lying flat out and minding its own business.
—John McPhee, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Fifty years ago, Rick Monday was minding his own business, tending to center field for the Chicago Cubs in a game at Dodger Stadium.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Moton was sitting on his phone, minding his own business, when Norman suddenly yawned and swatted her hand in his direction.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Darwin is an octopus who’s minding his own business when he’s suddenly ripped out of the ocean and thrown into a junkyard.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
But people and money are finite, and an analyst sent to count the power behind artificial intelligence is an analyst not minding the oil numbers, which are mature, dull, and easy to leave running untended.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Investigators also said Bonaparte told someone that Turnipseed brought it upon himself by not minding his own business.
—Bryant Reed, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Elsie Mabel Fitzpatrick is an 81-year-old woman who is mostly known for enjoying a cup of tea and minding her own business.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
The other kids must have found its inhabitants repulsive or boring, but I was drawn to a cobra that was lying flat out and minding its own business.
—John McPhee, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Fifty years ago, Rick Monday was minding his own business, tending to center field for the Chicago Cubs in a game at Dodger Stadium.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Moton was sitting on his phone, minding his own business, when Norman suddenly yawned and swatted her hand in his direction.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Darwin is an octopus who’s minding his own business when he’s suddenly ripped out of the ocean and thrown into a junkyard.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minding
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No one should be subject to listening to the most degrading and profane words that now seem popular with some people.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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In class, students learned how tone and delivery can affect the reception of a message, how childhood can shape one’s perspectives, and the importance of stepping back and listening with intent, among other skills.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Angelina Jolie is remembering her late mother, Marcheline Bertrand.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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Small, genuine daily interactions like a real conversation with a neighbor or remembering the name of the person who makes your coffee generate real feelings of happiness and belonging.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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For years, Alabama had balked at obeying a series of orders, including from the Supreme Court itself, to insure that its Black voters have a voice in how they are governed.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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In 2013, Southern Stars players were blackmailed into obeying instructions by having their salaries withheld.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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Now, more people are noticing and appreciating it.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
13 June 2026
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Cycle syncing is most useful as a framework for noticing your own patterns rather than a strict rulebook.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Jordan Teze had his hands on his head, while Johan Bakayoko, who was watching from the substitutes’ bench, was left speechless.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Standing in the back patio of her Argentine restaurant watching as the global soccer tournament officially kicked off Thursday afternoon, Isolina de la Vega was surrounded by family.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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The popular Pennsylvania amusement venue said guests ages 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or other supervising adult during all operating hours, effective June 12.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Post-production panelists included creator and co-showrunner Oren Uziel, editor Jennifer Barbot, production sound mixer Matthew Sanchez, supervising sound editor Andy Sisul, re-recording mixer Nick Offord, VFX supervisor Hnedel Maximore, and composers Kris Powers and Michael Dean Parsons.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
11 June 2026
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Every other sale worth noting, below.—
Aemilia Madden,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Stolz agrees, noting that in their second act, they’re used less intensely.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
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As the second president to mark his 80th birthday in office, questions mount over his health and fitness to serve, recalling those surrounding the first — President Biden.—
Will Weissert,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Nara Organics is voluntarily recalling all cans of its infant formula sold online and at Target stores across the United States due to botulism concerns.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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“Minding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minding. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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