1
as in internal
of or relating to the mind
a funny mental image made him laugh out loud
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2
as in psychotic
sometimes offensive
unable to think in a clear or sensible way
He's gone a bitmental after his mother died.
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Recent Examples of mental
After the stabbing, Brown was been ordered to be evaluated at Central Regional Hospital in Butner after the public defender representing Brown in the stabbing case filed a motion questioning Brown’s mental capacity.
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
If a suspect does not have the mental state to keep property that does not belong to them, their actions may not be a crime.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
And to claim that the writing of Erik was also meaningless would likewise get a gold medal in the mental gymnastics category.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Living with chronic physical illness (CPI) presents multiple challenges, from symptom management to mental well-being and increased risk of depression and anxiety, to the social impact.
—New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
If a suspect does not have the mental state to keep property that does not belong to them, their actions may not be a crime.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
And to claim that the writing of Erik was also meaningless would likewise get a gold medal in the mental gymnastics category.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Living with chronic physical illness (CPI) presents multiple challenges, from symptom management to mental well-being and increased risk of depression and anxiety, to the social impact.
—New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mental
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One — the Dodge Charger, both sedan and Charger Daytona coupe — offers both electric and internal combustion drivetrains.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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We are all shaped by internal drives, evolving goals, health needs and external circumstances.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Brown's attorneys had said Brown could at times appear psychotic.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Psychologists and psychiatrists are scrambling to better understand how use of chatbots can fuel delusions and drive psychotic episodes.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Excuse the cynicism, but this is the sort of combination of touchy-feely button-pushing and self-conscious peculiarity that’s meant to seem significant and profound that will bring out your inner rom-com Grinch.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
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Mercury in Libra wants to shift your inner narrative to release outer-world tension.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Malik Heath’s insane toe-tap grab on the sideline, which was reversed after video replay review, was a massive 37-yard swing for the Packers during the drive.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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None of their other work, arguably, has had the seismic impact or inspires the same insane quotability as This Is Spinal Tap.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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And this does bode well for interior roominess, which is quite accommodating up front for a variety of heights and body types—plus tremendously comfortable standard sport bucket seats with excellent bolstering.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The house, built in 1978, has an interior space of 1,658 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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Awards are both mad and lovely.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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And of course, mad love and respect to Adam Yauch, Oscilloscope’s co-founder, filmmaker and Beastie Boy forever.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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His psychological thriller Carry on My Words is in development with Sun and Moon Films based in LA.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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Leaders should factor in how to influence organizational or team culture to reward these growth experiences and create space for psychological safety and reflection to support future learning.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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In a desperate attempt to stop The Entity, President Erika Sloane (Angela Bassett) locates Ethan, who is now a rogue agent, and asks him to achieve the impossible by finding a way to shut the maniacal AI down.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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His talent, charisma, good humor and calmness in the face of what at times was nothing less than a maniacal roller coaster ride often brought a sense of peace that heartened everyone around him.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Mental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mental. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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