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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
Yokubonis is a content creator who goes by the name Olivia Unplugged online, making videos to combat overuse or mindless use of social media.
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Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
This heady sci-fi masterpiece from Denis Villeneuve tackles such a concept with thought and care, showing that a blockbuster doesn't have to be mindless.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Jan. 2026
Old thoughts may swirl, especially during otherwise mindless activities, like driving or doing the dishes.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
However, just because these gadgets save time and give us peace of mind, still doesn’t make doing the laundry a completely mindless task.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
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Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
This heady sci-fi masterpiece from Denis Villeneuve tackles such a concept with thought and care, showing that a blockbuster doesn't have to be mindless.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Jan. 2026
Old thoughts may swirl, especially during otherwise mindless activities, like driving or doing the dishes.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
However, just because these gadgets save time and give us peace of mind, still doesn’t make doing the laundry a completely mindless task.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mindless
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Before, Tatum had only thought of himself as a dumb jock on the football team.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Feb. 2026
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Hustling up the twisty Route 33 in California’s Ojai Valley, the C-HR felt responsive, but the lateral pitching at speed, coupled with a 4,300-pound curb weight, discourages you from carrying a dumb pace into corners.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
18 Feb. 2026
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Jeffrey Glowatski, 65, pleaded guilty late last year to driving under the influence and careless driving stemming from a 2024 deadly crash along Kuntz Street when 11-year-old Roxanne Bonnoni was hit while crossing the street.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Legendary newspapers are being gutted by careless owners, foreign correspondents fired while still in war zones, local papers shut down entirely.—
Casey Schwartz,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
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And to be perfectly fair, nervous gratuitous laughter at stupid jokes is not unknown among anyone, including the press corps.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
24 Feb. 2026
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Above all else, avoid the stupid mistakes that lead to injury, illness, and evacuation from the game.—
Kristen Geil,
Outside,
24 Feb. 2026
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The effort is designed to improve battlefield awareness when getting closer is unsafe or simply not possible.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
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Thus, streets and sidewalks were expected to be icy and unsafe.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Hegseth’s harsh punishment is the culmination of a long, slow slide that began with a political disagreement.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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The company didn’t break out Marni revenues, but Marni’s growth has been slower than that of other OTB labels, Diesel and Margiela, in recent years.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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The plea deal dropped additional charges of attempting to influence a public servant, tampering with evidence, reckless endangerment, obstructing government operations and official misconduct from his case, according to Jefferson County court records.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
23 Feb. 2026
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He is charged with two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of involuntary manslaughter, 20 counts of cruelty to children and five counts of reckless conduct.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
23 Feb. 2026
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Olive oil is also used to dress simple salads, roasted vegetables, and a host of other dishes.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Others have argued that the game represents a simple life that is becoming harder to obtain.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Alternatively, the far side has a thick crust, higher elevations and far fewer signs of previous volcanic activity, Andrews-Hanna said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Keranique formulas combine strengthening proteins, scalp-nourishing ingredients and lightweight volumizing technology to support thicker, fuller-looking hair for women of every age, and instantly boost the appearance of density, without weighing hair down.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Mindless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mindless. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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