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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
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025
The real culprit, in the West Wing’s mind, remains Powell.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
Natasha Dye, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
His parents are Trump supporters and don’t seem to mind the president’s trade war.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Here's what to keep in mind when storing your fresh bread on the counter.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025
The real culprit, in the West Wing’s mind, remains Powell.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
Joe Burrow doesn't mind being thirsted over on social media.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
His parents are Trump supporters and don’t seem to mind the president’s trade war.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind
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Sure, Southern California has a plethora of beautiful, modern-style houses dotting the exquisite greenery that makes up a lot of Beverly Hills, but a house that just landed on the real estate market has both: beauty and brains.—
TJ Macias,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Her own work has illustrated how different brain regions activate when processing English or Chinese sentences because of their differing linguistic properties.—
Gayoung Lee,
Scientific American,
14 Apr. 2025
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In the process, Hamlet's drives his past lover, Ophelia, to the brink of sanity.—
Audrey Gibbs,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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So how in the name of sanity did Rosary end up winning the championship by knocking off Orange Lutheran in the final?—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Some Chinese opinion leaders appeared to suggest off-ramps in the trade war.—
Beijing and Washington Bureaus,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The state created two of its own memory care units in men’s prisons, a 30-bed unit in the California Health Care Facility in Stockton in 2019 and a 35-bed unit in the California Medical Facility in Vacaville in 2023.—
Don Thompson,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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One of the witnesses called by Morales’ defense team included a psychologist who testified about the effects of PCP and memory loss.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
22 Apr. 2025
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Download and listen to this episode of Biscuits & Jam with Randy Travis on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or everywhere podcasts are available.—
Sid Evans,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2025
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My natural reaction has been to defend my work rather than listen openly.—
Marco Buscaglia,
Boston Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Just remember to order a half-size up for the best possible fit.—
Nina Derwin,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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People remember kindness, and opportunities can come from anywhere. 5.—
Sam Dogen, Contributor,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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The high-ranking priests swore to obey the rules of the funeral plans that Pope Francis made last year.—
Gabriele Regalbuto,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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To some, such statements show the administration is refusing to obey the nation's highest court. Don't wait to get your Real ID Some states are in a scramble to make sure everyone has a compliant Real ID before a May 7 deadline.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Turn Overcoming Fear Into A Daily Game Make it into a game to notice your vulnerabilities and find your courage.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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People can improve their ability to notice and feel this positive emotion.—
Monica Y. Bartlett,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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