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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
Philip Nel
july 28, Literary Hub, 28 July 2025
In Roeck’s picture, competitive, rather than imitative, habits of mind rose from religious warfare, establishing a cutthroat system of cultural and economic innovation which lasts to this day.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 21 July 2025
Pizza Toast: Ideal for kids 10 and up, pizza toast brings together the typical flavors of pizza on a slice of baguette (calling to mind a certain frozen French bread pizza).
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 15 July 2025
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Noun
But consider: the book shows how the mind can change the world, how dreams can make realities.
—Philip Nel
july 28, Literary Hub, 28 July 2025
In Roeck’s picture, competitive, rather than imitative, habits of mind rose from religious warfare, establishing a cutthroat system of cultural and economic innovation which lasts to this day.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
Verb
The film follows a non-linear, prismatic arc, delicately weaving together stylistic techniques that bring Ingmar Bergman and David Lynch to mind, with surrealist strokes of Maya Deren and touches of Michael Haneke’s White Ribbon.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 21 July 2025
Pizza Toast: Ideal for kids 10 and up, pizza toast brings together the typical flavors of pizza on a slice of baguette (calling to mind a certain frozen French bread pizza).
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind
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These pro-inflammatory omega-6 fats inflame your gut lining, clog your brain and arteries, and stick around for the long haul.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Being hooked on nicotine means your brain is always screaming for another hit of the drug.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
1 Aug. 2025
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Want to cruise in calm comfort between stints at the edge of sanity?—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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In the film, Fry stars as Rose, a woman who finds herself in a hotel trying to keep her sanity while being subjected to surreal reminders of her past.—
William Earl,
Variety,
24 July 2025
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For the experienced solo traveler: A weeklong Euro trip This is one of the most underrated solo adventures around in my opinion, but being able to navigate not just one foreign country but a few in the span of a week is definitely next level.—
DeAnna Taylor,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Hustle reached out to some longtime independent swim school operators who hold board positions with the US Swim School Association to ask for their opinions on the influx of chains like Goldfish and others.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
1 Aug. 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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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
Verb
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The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
14 July 2025
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Families can also listen to short episodes of the Cow Tales Podcast and find more secret missions.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
Verb
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He and the broadcast will be remembered in the pantheon of greats that graced late-night television.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
22 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
Verb
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Investors should obey the rising 200-day and check back every Friday close.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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Kathy obeyed, calling up Paris and handing the phone to the podcast host.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Trends researchers noticed included the popularity of banh mi and an interest in vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
29 July 2025
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In Sunday’s victory against the Blue Jays, the Tigers noticed something off with Meadows both on the field and in the bases.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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“Mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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