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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6
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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The Indians would say anyone listening to me got a lot of nerve, especially the old Indians.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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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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Family members and former colleagues are remembering retired Fire Chief Mike Beatty as a dedicated public servant whose nearly 30-year career helped shape the Lake Forest Fire Department during a period of significant growth and change.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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This is about remembering some guys.—
John Muller,
New York Times,
6 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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Yes, no one deserves to be cheated on, and Kyle could have been better about obeying the rules, but four years?—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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One of the pleasures of stargazing is noticing and enjoying the various colors that stars display in dark skies.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
11 June 2026
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The daughter of a 2024 bus hijacking victim has filed a lawsuit saying the bus operator, Gwinnett County and the city of Atlanta are all to blame for not noticing the shooter’s erratic behavior long before the trigger was pulled.—
Alex Nettles,
AJC.com,
11 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 administrative officer completes budget journals to move funding from the correct city department to the correct fleet project account, in addition to supervising multiple staff members of the Fleet Administrative Team.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Dec. 2025
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For See It Now Studios, Susan Zirinsky and Terence Wrong are executive producers, and Aysu Saliba and Cara Tortora are supervising producers.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
1 Dec. 2025
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Some Dutch players went for a walk on the County Club Plaza near their hotel on Tuesday, and van Dijk, noting few pedestrians, thought the heat kept people inside.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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The International Monetary Fund approved a $250 million credit facility for Rwanda, noting that a prolonged war in the Middle East may jeopardize the country’s resilience.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
10 June 2026
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But the company is voluntarily recalling all its cans − the full list of lot codes can be found here.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
14 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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“Minding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minding. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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