minds 1 of 2

plural of mind

minds

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verb

present tense third-person singular of mind
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as in listens
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 cares
to have an interest or concern for don't mind him; he's always complaining

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Recent Examples of minds
Noun
Social media and technology firms employ some of the brightest minds in the world and increasingly sophisticated AI tools to maximize user engagement. Paul Jester, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026 Supply chains weren’t at the forefront of the minds of healthcare organizations before 2020. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 8 July 2026 Though Big Grove is successful enough without additional attractions, the brewery may continue to keep Big Grove in Johnson County minds as a central, modern take on a restaurant and bar experience. Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026 Last week, some of the brightest minds of my generation left us angry elegies and poetic travelogues. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026 Of course, this schedule likely works in the show’s favor, since the brand-new season puts the show fresh in voters’ minds. Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 6 July 2026 At this point, there is little James can accomplish individually to change the minds of those who believe Michael Jordan is the greatest player of all time. Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026 Will a study from East Coat academics with no skin in the game pry open closed minds? Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 5 July 2026 The strongest investors are those who are willing to change their minds. Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Verb
When to stick or twist The other big question in fantasy managers minds if when to stick with a captain haul and when to twist — and this is another element of the game which is dynamic. Holly Shand, New York Times, 23 June 2026 Not that Black minds any of that, though. Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026 Goes to work and minds his business. Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026 Of course, not everyone minds coconuts being taken. Joan Murray, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026 Even the genius minds behind Heated Rivalry can make a mistake now and then. Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Jan. 2026 The 11th Street Kids of Harcourt, John Economos (Steve Agee), Vigilante (Freddie Stroma) and Adebayo had already set out to rescue Chris from Earth-2, and Harcourt’s instincts as an agent who minds her surroundings picked up on the white supremacist haven almost immediately. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minds
Noun
  • Rather than the standard psychological insights of TV’s many homicide detectives, Graham possesses a virtually psychic ability to put himself into killers’ twisted psyches.
    Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
  • Federal immigration officers made more than 4,000 arrests and shot multiple people, two fatally, before Operation Metro Surge wound down in February, leaving an imprint on the psyches of young children that could haunt them for years, mental health providers say.
    Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • The Supreme Court has released a slew of opinions to mark the end of its current term, and one of them could prove to be a landmark case for personal protections.
    Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 2 July 2026
  • In Berlin, talent were constantly asked about their political opinions at the film press conferences.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • The songs stop being about me as soon as someone else listens to them.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • The chickens, treated less like livestock and more like family, are the reason nobody listens.
    Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Bazzana remembers watching Mike Trout win one of his two All-Star Game MVP honors.
    Zack Meisel, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Sutton hopes the country remembers that supporting those who protect their communities shouldn't end when the headlines do.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Nietzsche says somewhere that the illusion of willpower rests on our tendency to identify with the part of our soul that commands, not the part that obeys.
    Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • Ser Freddryk is conflicted, but ultimately obeys.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Your analytical eye notices small details that make a big impression, while your modest warmth invites genuine connection without forcing it.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
  • When no one owns that decision, certification decays quietly, and the signal stops being reliable long before anyone notices.
    Jay Limburn, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • Sometimes there is a fine line between being a hero or a bum, but Dave has been able to negotiate that line, because players trust him, and the players know that Dave cares about them and their families.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Not that Slusser cares or is interested because her moral high horse is far too tall to allow for much research, but Hentges was non-tendered by the Cleveland Guardians after the 2025 season.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • As per the press release, a standard, low-cost USB camera watches the material.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
  • Someone pulls a trend report, watches a handful of viral videos, skims a research deck, maybe sits in on one focus group, and from that thin base builds a campaign meant to represent an entire community.
    Sonia Thompson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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“Minds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minds. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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