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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
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 July 2025
Williams underscores the importance of collective action and creative resistance, urging readers to recognize that transformation starts not with the machine, but with the mind, and the communities willing to reimagine what’s possible.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 14 July 2025
Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
But Bond, who first got into Lana during the Covid pandemic, doesn’t mind the comparisons.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
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Noun
And keep in mind, Paramount produced Transformers: Rise of the Beast.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 July 2025
Williams underscores the importance of collective action and creative resistance, urging readers to recognize that transformation starts not with the machine, but with the mind, and the communities willing to reimagine what’s possible.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 14 July 2025
Verb
When most of us picture a broom, a corn fiber or broomcorn style springs to mind.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
But Bond, who first got into Lana during the Covid pandemic, doesn’t mind the comparisons.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind
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One problem is that in most organization, knowledge is spread around in many systems, brains and silos.—
Stephen Diorio,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Other pioneering research teams are advancing understanding of how sleep affects memory and brain development, how social media impacts adolescent mental health, and how brain and environmental factors influence risk for substance use disorders.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
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Apocalypse Now, a notoriously punishing shoot in the Philippines that seemingly tested the sanity of nearly everyone involved and almost cost star Martin Sheen his life.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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Commenters questioned her competence and her sanity.—
Teaghan Skulszki,
Outside Online,
24 June 2025
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In today’s opinions newsletter: Behind the scenes with our opinions team.—
Joanna Allhands,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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Some people have very strong opinions on this topic.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Using cannabis before age 25 may also harm the developing brain, potentially affecting memory, attention, and decision-making.3 Moreover, today’s cannabis is far more potent than what older users remember, said Ziva Cooper, PhD, research director of the UCLA Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoids.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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The couple, who began dating in April 2023, have frequently toasted their relationship highlights and shared milestone memories on Instagram.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Some fans have expected new music from the group, but for the most part, very little has emerged for a long time – but followers of the emo rockers never stopped listening.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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For more guidance on how to treat your weekend like a vacation, listen to this episode of NPR's Life Kit.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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And remember to tap into any loyal summer camp alumni (often a lifetime legacy).—
Jill Tipograph,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Just remember to eat a balanced diet, too—this is a supplement, after all!—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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Maybe a different sect says that AI is to be obeyed only if the human heading the sect has first substantiated the AI’s pronouncements.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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In mid-June, the judge found the attorney general in contempt, instructing him to provide her with biweekly updates on how the state was obeying her order blocking enforcement of the immigration law.—
Jay Weaver
July 9,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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Sports fans may notice a difference in the race calls this season as longtime announcer Trevor Denman announced his retirement in March.—
Kelley Carlson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Maybe right after lunchtime or dinnertime, everyone takes the time to notice what needs to go back to its place or chooses a specific room to tackle.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
4 July 2025
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“Mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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