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as in brain
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 sanity
the normal or healthy condition of the mental abilities
everyone used to tease him and tell him he was out of his mind when he swore he'd seen a flying saucer
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as in opinion
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 memory
the power or process of recalling what has been previously learned or experienced
call to mind the events of last year
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as in to remember
chiefly dialect
to bring back to mind
I seem to mind such a tale from way back
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as in to obey
to act according to the commands of
tell the children to mind the babysitter
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as in to notice
to be cautious of or on guard against
mind the slippery steps
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as in to care
to have an interest or concern for
don't mind him; he's always complaining
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as in to watch
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 to note
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 mind
Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Keep in mind that sheds, storage facilities, mobile homes, and tents are not safe options.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2025
But their storyline mostly brings to mind the fact that Maslany is too good an actor to be playing roles like this.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 22 Feb. 2025
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Noun
When people think of Tiger Woods progeny on the golf course, everyone's minds immediately go to his son, Charlie.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Keep in mind that sheds, storage facilities, mobile homes, and tents are not safe options.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
Despite the grim proceedings and grubby environment, the spatial arrangement of the image brings to mind a theatre balcony packed with eager punters ready to consume their money’s worth of entertainment.
—Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2025
But their storyline mostly brings to mind the fact that Maslany is too good an actor to be playing roles like this.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind
Noun
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The quiet bursts of staticky pink noise are supposed to disrupt those brain waves, encouraging your brain to sink closer to sleep.—
Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
10 Mar. 2025
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The associate who calls you, his/her job is to talk, to get intel, to pick your brain and maybe your pocket.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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The man known only as ‘B’ is half-mortal and half-god, cursed and compelled to violence, even at the sacrifice of his sanity.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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Sometimes, the only way to preserve your sanity is to go a little insane yourself.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2025
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Bezos' decisions about the opinion pages led veteran journalists who have been a part of the Post for decades to cut ties, including Associate Editor David Maraniss and former Senior Managing Editor Cameron Barr.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2025
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Siena pollsters did not ask New Yorkers their opinion on Trump’s move to end the toll.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Grief’s common phases (poring over old photos, sharing beloved memories) coexist with local rituals, all while Anand’s hidden desires materialize in a rekindled friendship with childhood companion Balya.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
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But the memory of the singer is very much alive on his old street.—
Jawad Rizkallah,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Y’all listen, and truly commit to your art as well as your fans.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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That absence of fear or outside influence is immediate upon listen.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
21 Feb. 2025
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Their daughter Haley was only 7 at the time, but remembers her mother fondly.—
Sean Keane,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Lynch’s tuxedo is understated, his bow tie nothing to remember.—
Dave Schilling,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Home developers building in very high hazard zones, for example, must obey roofing standards and adhere to siding material rules as well as setback and parking area distances.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
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He was found guilty of failing to obey, truthfulness. . . .—
Marc J. Dunkelman,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have been spotted out and about with their three children, and people are noticing their closeness.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
7 Mar. 2025
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The outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas keeps a tally of layoff notices.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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