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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
Korin Miller, SELF, 9 Apr. 2025
Memories of my mother’s Cajun cooking often flood my mind as a portal to my years growing up in Louisiana.
—Claude Barilleaux, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Apr. 2025
Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 3 Apr. 2025
For the rest of us, the message is: mind your wallet.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
My own health was the last thing on my mind after having my first child.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 9 Apr. 2025
Memories of my mother’s Cajun cooking often flood my mind as a portal to my years growing up in Louisiana.
—Claude Barilleaux, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
Regrouping induces anhedonia-like responses in dairy heifers (JDS Communications, a journal of the American Dairy Science Association)
• Don’t mind milk?
—Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 3 Apr. 2025
For the rest of us, the message is: mind your wallet.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind
Noun
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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum — who shared in February that her melanoma had spread to her lungs and brain — sat down with Nightline for an interview which aired on Thursday, April 10.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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These practices turn attention away from screens and help keep your child’s brain engaged at home during the summer.—
Yvette Thompson-Echevarria,
Miami Herald,
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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In Weill’s opinion, composers educated in the classical tradition had lost touch with the broader public and sunk into obscurantism.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Comments on opinion articles may be emailed to [email protected].—
New York Times,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Shaiman and Wittman’s score is, hands down, among of the best musical theater creations in recent memory.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The ’24 Sox were officially laid to rest in October, but the ’25 version is stirring up bad memories.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The researchers found that, surprisingly, tapping – either on its own or along to a beat – delivered better speech comprehension, while just listening to a beat without a physical response was not as impactful.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2025
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The couple were out on a date, having gone to listen to live music while enjoying a meal at their go-to restaurant Mastros.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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As someone who remembers when the first iPhone came out—but also came of age during the rise of Instagram—I’ve felt the impact of new platforms firsthand.—
Catherine Goetze,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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People remember kindness, and opportunities can come from anywhere. 5.—
Sam Dogen, Contributor,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Hopefully, a crackdown on those who fail to obey the law or engage in unsafe practices behind the wheel will bring them to their senses.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Infiniti driver was issued an infraction for traveling unreasonably fast and failure to obey a traffic control signal, according to police.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2025
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According to the Miami Herald, a separate guest stayed in the room with Tillman's dead body in the closet, but didn't notice it.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Filing electronically is usually the fastest way for taxpayers to receive their refunds, as the system flags common errors that taxpayers may otherwise not notice.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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