as in mind
the normal or healthy condition of the mental abilities
scared out of her wits
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Noun
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Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test your knowledge simultaneously.—
Sally Hoelscher,
USA Today,
28 July 2025 -
However, keep in mind that mold tests aren’t definitive.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
28 July 2025
Noun
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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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“Wits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wits. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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