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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
Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2024
Britain: The defense team for Lucy Letby, a British nurse found guilty of murdering babies in her care, is seeking an appeal after an expert changed his mind about the case.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
Goldman was famously critical of his own work, but didn’t mind taking credit for two of his movies.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
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The TikTok legislation imposes hefty fines on companies found to be in violation, and Trump or his eventual successor could change their minds on enforcement.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2024
Britain: The defense team for Lucy Letby, a British nurse found guilty of murdering babies in her care, is seeking an appeal after an expert changed his mind about the case.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Christmas Gifts $100 & Under Even the host with most won’t mind adding this spirited seasonal cocktail napkin set to their collection.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
Goldman was famously critical of his own work, but didn’t mind taking credit for two of his movies.
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind
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The scans identified the same levels of activity in the dopamine-rich areas of the brain in both groups and suggest that, for some, the excitement of romance burns brightly for, regardless of time.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids Omega-3 fatty acids are crucial for brain health.Sarah Jividen, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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If the incoming administration is serious about delivering to the American people results based on common sense, biological reality, and cultural sanity, there is plenty of work to be done across multiple departments and agencies of the leviathan federal ...Lathan Watts, National Review, 5 Dec. 2024
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With this new wave of amenities (and your travel sanity) in mind, here are the best airports in the world, from Asia and the Middle East to right here in North America, that offer incredible open-air areas to soothe your traveling stress.Ryan Krogh, Outside Online, 4 Dec. 2024
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Industry opinion formers like Goldman Sachs and Sequoia Capital have warned that widespread AI introduction is a lot further off than was anticipated, a viewpoint which has been leaped upon eagerly by C-suite executives out of their comfort zone.Hugo Farinha, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The singletrack is notoriously difficult and, at least in my opinion, all uphill.Graham Averill, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2024
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Why Writing Things Down Can Accelerate Success Writing things down is a simple yet powerful way to activate the brain’s focus, memory and motivation.Anthony A. Luna, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The holiday season is meant to be a time of connection and generosity—a time when families and friends gather, traditions flourish, and memories are created.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Download and listen to this episode of Biscuits & Jam with Brenda Lee on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or everywhere podcasts are available.Sid Evans, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
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Weezy insisted that this was his first time listening to the track and had never heard the remarks before.Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Friends and family of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson remembered the 50-year-old father of two as he was laid to rest during a private funeral service in Maple Grove, Minnesota, on Monday, the same day that the arrest of his alleged assassin drew the nation's attention.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Anyone could be forgiven for struggling to remember which TV shows aired in 2024.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Fortunately, William obeys and ends up licking his wounds in the same whorehouse as before.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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In Baum’s original books the winged monkeys are natural, native creatures to Oz, who are cursed to obey the commands of anyone who wears a magical Golden Cap, which is eventually acquired by Dorothy.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Zoom in: Waste Knot Needlepoint owner Lori Mazza started noticing an influx of customers during the pandemic.Brianna Crane, Axios, 7 Dec. 2024
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While at the event, Ray and Cusimano noticed each other because they were surrounded by taller people.Julie Tremaine, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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