as in mind
the normal or healthy condition of the mental abilities
these working conditions are threatening my sanity!
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Recent Examples of sanity
Policymakers can take steps to revive rec sports and otherwise try to restore some sanity to youth sports.
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Jury selection for the sanity phase of Fahim’s trial is underway at the Santa Ana courthouse.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
Enter the 2026 Chevrolet Trax, a compact crossover that bends the needle toward sanity and affordability.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
The design was inspired by the hair-tearing boredom of COVID lockdown-era remote work, a time in which Knafs founder Ben Petersen maintained sanity during Zoom calls by fidgeting around with pocket knives and doodling pictures.
—New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Jury selection for the sanity phase of Fahim’s trial is underway at the Santa Ana courthouse.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
Enter the 2026 Chevrolet Trax, a compact crossover that bends the needle toward sanity and affordability.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
The design was inspired by the hair-tearing boredom of COVID lockdown-era remote work, a time in which Knafs founder Ben Petersen maintained sanity during Zoom calls by fidgeting around with pocket knives and doodling pictures.
—New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanity
mind
Noun
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With the expansion North Texas is seeing, preparing tomorrow's leaders is top of mind for Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Infielder Hyeseong Kim had his mind set before the game.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Sanity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanity. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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