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as in dumb
not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily
a dead-end job fit only for mindless drones
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as in careless
not paying or showing close attention especially for the purpose of avoiding trouble
mindless of danger, the foolhardy skiers ignored the avalanche warnings
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Recent Examples of mindless
Called the Callback 8020, the phone is an ode to the early age of smartphones, and its purpose is to put a deliberate end to mindless scrolling.
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Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
16 June 2026
But Lobo isn't some mindless arrogant hulk out to impose his indomitable will.
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Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
6 June 2026
Perhaps voters will penalize Purdy by giving the credit to head coach Kyle Shanahan, treating the Niners’ quarterback like a mindless robot just pushing buttons on a dashboard.
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Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
Snacking can be a mindless affair, like munching on a bag of crispy, salty chips while streaming a favorite series or devouring chocolate chip cookies on the run—treats that appease momentary cravings but leave you wanting more.
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Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
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Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
16 June 2026
But Lobo isn't some mindless arrogant hulk out to impose his indomitable will.
—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
6 June 2026
Perhaps voters will penalize Purdy by giving the credit to head coach Kyle Shanahan, treating the Niners’ quarterback like a mindless robot just pushing buttons on a dashboard.
—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
Snacking can be a mindless affair, like munching on a bag of crispy, salty chips while streaming a favorite series or devouring chocolate chip cookies on the run—treats that appease momentary cravings but leave you wanting more.
—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mindless
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Though Cady has made some gestures toward helping the Bowdens, like his behind-the-scenes effort to get one of Anna’s death-row clients exonerated last week, Tom and Anna should not be so dumb as to ignore his ulterior motives.
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The entire plot to get to the bones seems incredibly dumb.
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Still, multitasking can lead to careless errors, irritability or burnout, so take it easy.
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Sell the two at much the same price, and careful investors end up holding careless risk.
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But even the most perfect Constitution can be undone by the wicked with the help of the bought, the stupid, and the cowardly.
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White can believe Hokit said something stupid and still believe fighters should be allowed to speak for themselves.
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The humanitarian program allows people from countries facing unsafe conditions, including war, natural disasters or extraordinary crises, to live and work legally in the United States for a temporary period.
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Downtowns in Latin America, which are notoriously unsafe, were also rated poorly.
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What to expect over the weekend Though Friday was expected to be the slowest day of the competition, the atmosphere at Cal Expo was anything but dull.
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Some residents are calling for civilian volunteers to help clear debris, frustrated by the slow pace of the rescue operations.
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Was fatal boat crash just an accident — or was Pino reckless?
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Emma D’Arcy imbues Rhaenyra’s every line with a breathless giddiness that conveys the character’s reckless naivete.
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The questions Campbell needs to answer are simple.
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Measuring less than a millimeter thick, this sensor basically acts like a neuron in our brain, processing and keeping the information even after the original signal is gone.
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ZDNet Korea also reported that the Wide Fold uses 60μm ultra-thin glass on its inner display, 30% thicker than the 45μm used on the Z Fold 8 Ultra.
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“Mindless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mindless. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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