as in willing
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action)
in most David vs. Goliath contests, people are generally minded to side with the underdog
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as in listened
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing
you'll be in big trouble if you don't straighten up and mind
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as in remembered
chiefly dialect
to bring back to mind
I seem to mind such a tale from way back
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as in obeyed
to act according to the commands of
tell the children to mind the babysitter
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as in noticed
to be cautious of or on guard against
mind the slippery steps
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as in cared
to have an interest or concern for
don't mind him; he's always complaining
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as in watched
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 noted
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 minded
Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
That is to say, sustainability is not just a buzzword anymore, as companies swiftly change practices to meet ecologically minded goals set by government authorities.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
This is a good, high minded debate as things go these days.
—Koh Ewe, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
In the effort to oust him, reporters revealed that he was being specially minded by his sometime-drug-addict son Hunter, his wife, and a handful of trusted aides.
—Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 26 Sep. 2024
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Made with feel-good materials like organic latex, cotton, and wool, organically minded combination sleepers can feel confident in sleeping on the latex hybrid Nolah Natural.
—Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
That is to say, sustainability is not just a buzzword anymore, as companies swiftly change practices to meet ecologically minded goals set by government authorities.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
This is a good, high minded debate as things go these days.
—Koh Ewe, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
In the effort to oust him, reporters revealed that he was being specially minded by his sometime-drug-addict son Hunter, his wife, and a handful of trusted aides.
—Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 26 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minded
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Good journalism offers a way through, but only if readers are willing to follow: trust and naïveté can feel uncomfortably close.Fergus McIntosh, The New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2025
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The super-premium rum category saw double-digit growth in many markets, driven by connoisseurs willing to pay more for unique expressions.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Arabic-speaking soldiers then listened to these calls to determine whether a wanted militant had been found.Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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The family and the detectives listened to them.KFOX Staff, Baltimore Sun, 25 Dec. 2024
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The search for the man behind the first Canadian hip hop single reveals the inequity in how creative contributions are remembered.hazlitt.net, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
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The Hoax Last year will also be remembered for one gift that turned out to be a giant hoax.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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More than a year and a half later, the proposal is finally almost ready for publication.Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
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So in Colorado, where Touma used to live, her winter wardrobe was full of jackets and sweaters—ready for the winter climate.Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025
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Ramona Miller, who was inside the store with her 6-year-old granddaughter at the time of the incident, recalled hearing multiple gunshots to WGHP-TV.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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When Costco’s Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture-Raised Eggs were recalled on November 27th, most consumers treated it as a precaution.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Jake followed those rumors with a post suggesting he’d been approached with the concept.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Police believe owner may have been followed.Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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All told, Wager designed, and then supervised the production of 1,200 uniforms.Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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In his role, Alvarez prepared tax returns for customers and recruited and supervised ATAX workers who prepared tax returns for customers.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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He is regarded as a potential star of the future and is a part of Nuno’s first-team squad.Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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The Context Singh was regarded as a leader with integrity and was among India's longest-serving prime ministers.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minded. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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