minds 1 of 2

noun

Definition of mindsnext
plural of mind
1
as in psyches
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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2
as in opinions
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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minds

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verb

present tense third-person singular of mind
1
as in listens
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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2
as in remembers
chiefly dialect to bring back to mind I seem to mind such a tale from way back

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3
as in obeys
to act according to the commands of tell the children to mind the babysitter

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4
as in notices
to be cautious of or on guard against mind the slippery steps

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5
as in cares
to have an interest or concern for don't mind him; he's always complaining

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6
as in watches
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 notes
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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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for minds
  1. psyches
  2. opinions
  3. remembers
  4. beliefs
  5. hears
  6. recalls
  7. follows
  8. oversees
Noun
  • Following athletes from all over the world, this series delves deep into the psyches of those elite competitors who train to be the fastest person on the planet.
    Essence, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The inability of the people who supposedly loved that guy to express it via the truth caused what may be irreversible damage to psyches everywhere, not to mention the long-term impact on music history.
    Curt Steinhorst, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of psyches
Noun
  • Commentary and opinions California produced the first female speaker and female vice president.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • If political analysts are to be believed, the 2024 presidential election was determined — to at least some degree — by a war of values and opinions that may well continue into the new year and beyond.
    Tom Gliatto, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of opinions
Verb
  • Jeong immediately remembers meeting Joey King in the green room of a daytime talk show, leading him to declare — with surprising confidence — that the Kissing Booth actress is under that costume.
    Andy Swift, TVLine, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Carty remembers asking Herr, early in their conversations, about his height.
    Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of remembers
Noun
  • Conforming Conforming involves adjusting your own beliefs or behaviors to align with someone else’s.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Instead of adjusting their beliefs, individuals advocate for their perspective and attempt to sway others to see things their way.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of beliefs
Verb
  • Today, the Supreme Court hears its second major case on transgender rights, a challenge to a Tennessee law that prohibits some medical treatments for transgender youths (The New York Times).
    Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Around this time of the year, his holiday recordings become must-hears again, and the king is usually able to return to a number of rankings with one timely collection or another.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of hears
Verb
  • Coppola recalls that the film thought by some to be the greatest ever made was really difficult to make.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Traditionally, vehicle owners took their cars and trucks to dealerships, garages and other providers of service for such things as oil changes, tire rotation, battery replacement, and work related to recalls.
    Bill Koenig, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of recalls
Verb
  • This decision follows years of advocacy by environmental groups alarmed by the butterfly's dwindling numbers, largely attributed to climate change and habitat loss.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This development follows in the footsteps of NBA 2K and EA Sports FC (FIFA), which have gradually incorporated women athletes over the years, marking an ongoing and important shift in gaming representation for women.
    Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of follows
Verb
  • The amendment would also significantly affect the institution of the chief justice, who oversees the federal court system and acts as the most senior justice.
    Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The state agency that oversees that drug registry did not respond to a request for comment.
    J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
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