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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
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
His ability to read the game was certainly evident, especially as the contest drifted on, with players saddled with tired legs and minds.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 1 May 2026
However, once the sun enters Gemini on May 20, our minds and social lives suddenly ramp up in speed.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Well, gas prices are something that is at the top of the minds of lawmakers here on a Capitol Hill.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 1 May 2026
With a little something for everyone, Casablanca beckons curious minds to linger for an enriching exploration beyond a quick stopover.
—Liza Foreman, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
The cost of living is on the minds of people in South Florida, with rising rent and gas prices.
—Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
But fuel efficiency was on neither manufacturers’ nor consumers’ minds.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
This white chocolate bar is creamy and ultra-sweet, and the great minds at TJ’s were smart to distract from the one-note flavor with crunchy little cookie crumbles.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
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
Not that Sinner necessarily minds the loss of the ranking, beyond seeing 2026 as an opportunity to regain it from his rival.
—Owen Lewis, New York Times, 16 Jan. 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
Noun
Bike activists in this city have, to our minds, successfully enhanced the lot of cyclists in Chicago and are fully entitled to keep pushing for more reasonable improvements.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
His ability to read the game was certainly evident, especially as the contest drifted on, with players saddled with tired legs and minds.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 1 May 2026
However, once the sun enters Gemini on May 20, our minds and social lives suddenly ramp up in speed.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Well, gas prices are something that is at the top of the minds of lawmakers here on a Capitol Hill.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 1 May 2026
With a little something for everyone, Casablanca beckons curious minds to linger for an enriching exploration beyond a quick stopover.
—Liza Foreman, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
The cost of living is on the minds of people in South Florida, with rising rent and gas prices.
—Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
But fuel efficiency was on neither manufacturers’ nor consumers’ minds.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
This white chocolate bar is creamy and ultra-sweet, and the great minds at TJ’s were smart to distract from the one-note flavor with crunchy little cookie crumbles.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Not that Sinner necessarily minds the loss of the ranking, beyond seeing 2026 as an opportunity to regain it from his rival.
—Owen Lewis, New York Times, 16 Jan. 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
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Khorus Harmonia hatched organically, a lot having to do with the seismic changes contracting Hollywood and runaway production that is roiling the psyches of everyone who makes a living in its ecosystem.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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But however the lawsuits play out, the issue of tech’s impact on our behavior and our psyches is top of mind for a growing number of physicians, parents, and employers—and will only get more urgent as AI plays a bigger role in our lives.—
Matthew Heimer,
Fortune,
24 Mar. 2026
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That does not affect our reviews, as our opinions remain our own.—
Joe Salas
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Carter Braxton Worth,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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From the attic above their apartment, their Stasi man listens for evidence of subversion.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
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In scenes where Yura remembers her childhood and its connection to the beast, the animation takes on a gauzier, more primitive style that matches the film’s more cosmic, oceanic themes.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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Rockwell remembers learning how to make a phone call during the early Idol seasons, when finalists had dedicated call-in numbers, and still prefers casting votes through more traditional avenues, like texting.—
Philiana Ng,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
28 Mar. 2026
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That orange line above is the rising 50-day and this name clearly obeys it.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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If the bear notices you, slowly back away while facing the bear.—
Devarrick Turner,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Darren Staples/Getty Images This is a weekly column where Jon Mackenzie notices something from one of the weekend fixtures in the Premier League.—
Jon Mackenzie,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The symbol of the rainbow is saccharine, an easy metaphor, but who cares.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Sure, all this meddling does muck up the pacing somewhat, but who cares?—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Trainer Bob Baffert watches workouts at Churchill Downs Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Louisville, Ky.—
Steve Kornacki,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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Normally watches storms from the porch.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Minds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minds. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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