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as in psyches
the part of a person that feels, thinks, perceives, wills, and especially reasons
scientists still disagree about exactly where the mind is located
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as in opinions
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
please speak your mind freely on this matter
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as in remembers
chiefly dialect
to bring back to mind
I seem to mind such a tale from way back
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as in obeys
to act according to the commands of
tell the children to mind the babysitter
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as in notices
to be cautious of or on guard against
mind the slippery steps
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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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as in watches
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 notes
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 minds
Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Jason and Travis Kelce's podcast, New Heights, is where the NFL brothers (Travis plays for the Chiefs, while Jason is retired from the Eagles) go to hash out all that's on their minds.
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Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Lee’s portrait, searching and moving, first sparked my enthusiasm about biographies as histories of eras and of minds.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
1 July 2026
One-on-one meetings with their direct manager are often where employees feel most comfortable sharing what's really on their minds.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
If fee-paying students were becoming increasingly integral to the financial solvency of universities, what were administrators to do but treat them as customers to flatter and court, rather than as minds to mold?
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
At a launch event here, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said that until now, humans have wrestled with the complexity of biology only with their minds.
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Matthew Herper,
STAT,
30 June 2026
Several of those irate neighbors have put their opposition on file with the state and are expected to attend the hearing at One South Station, Floor 3, on Tuesday to speak their minds.
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John Vincent,
Boston Herald,
29 June 2026
There is little question that the four Connecticut delegates, Roger Sherman, Oliver Wolcott, Samuel Huntington, and William Williams, knew the minds of their colonial brethren.
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Dr. Matthew Warshauer,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Not that Black minds any of that, though.
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Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Goes to work and minds his business.
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Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
Of course, not everyone minds coconuts being taken.
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Joan Murray,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
Even the genius minds behind Heated Rivalry can make a mistake now and then.
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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.
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Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
Thousands of fans in Mexico lost their minds and shook the earth.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Jason and Travis Kelce's podcast, New Heights, is where the NFL brothers (Travis plays for the Chiefs, while Jason is retired from the Eagles) go to hash out all that's on their minds.
—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Lee’s portrait, searching and moving, first sparked my enthusiasm about biographies as histories of eras and of minds.
—
The Week Us,
TheWeek,
1 July 2026
One-on-one meetings with their direct manager are often where employees feel most comfortable sharing what's really on their minds.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
If fee-paying students were becoming increasingly integral to the financial solvency of universities, what were administrators to do but treat them as customers to flatter and court, rather than as minds to mold?
—
Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
At a launch event here, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said that until now, humans have wrestled with the complexity of biology only with their minds.
—
Matthew Herper,
STAT,
30 June 2026
Several of those irate neighbors have put their opposition on file with the state and are expected to attend the hearing at One South Station, Floor 3, on Tuesday to speak their minds.
—
John Vincent,
Boston Herald,
29 June 2026
There is little question that the four Connecticut delegates, Roger Sherman, Oliver Wolcott, Samuel Huntington, and William Williams, knew the minds of their colonial brethren.
—
Dr. Matthew Warshauer,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 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.
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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.
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Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minds
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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.
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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.
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Public debate over Naperville’s energy future has been heated, with dozens of residents voicing their opinions at council meetings.
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While dramatic predictions make for compelling television by creating clear opposing views, investors need actionable strategies, not just opinions.
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Subtronics is a smaller artist, per Spotify listens, but is known for his live performance ability and creativity when mixing.
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Getting it right takes patience, research, and a surgeon who truly listens.
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Britain remembers well the fiasco of 2022, when then-Prime Minister Liz Truss triggered a mass sell-off of bonds after presenting plans for huge unfunded tax cuts.
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This logic represents real organizational knowledge, even if no one remembers how it is enforced.
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Ser Freddryk is conflicted, but ultimately obeys.
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Shotwell aims to keep clear of geo-political debate—seeing to it that SpaceX obeys the laws and regulations of countries in which Starlink is licensed to operate, and sidestepping blame in places it’s forbidden but is being used anyway.
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Making the room feel too formal Brooke Sabia of Phase 4 Design Group always notices when a living room skews more formal in order to differentiate it from the family room or other more casual areas of the home.
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And the Tarrant County restaurant scene notices that.
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Then the Mets can adopt the only mascot who actually cares about on-field performance, Grimace of McDonald's fame.
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While Syd cares deeply about the restaurant, Richie’s entire sense of self-worth and identity is completely intertwined with it.
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As Joe continues alone, Angela watches him with tears in her eyes before resting her head on his shoulder.
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Howitt watches players for signs of issues with mechanics and ensures targets for training loads are being met.
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“Minds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minds. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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