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
having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind
humane treatment of mental patients
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Recent Examples of mental
Your work/life balance could leave a lot to be desired, and remaining so unbalanced won't be good for your mental state in the long run.
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Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2023
Like Didion’s work, Bridgers’s lyrics capture her surroundings and mental state with rigorous precision.
—Vulture, 4 Apr. 2023
This being a competition, the endurance racers will also have to push through their hunger pangs, injuries and mental anguish to beat one another to the end.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2023
Zwerner suffered permanent bodily injuries, physical pain, mental anguish, lost earnings and other damages, the lawsuit states.
—Denise Lavoie, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Apr. 2023
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Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2023
Like Didion’s work, Bridgers’s lyrics capture her surroundings and mental state with rigorous precision.
—Vulture, 4 Apr. 2023
This being a competition, the endurance racers will also have to push through their hunger pangs, injuries and mental anguish to beat one another to the end.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2023
Zwerner suffered permanent bodily injuries, physical pain, mental anguish, lost earnings and other damages, the lawsuit states.
—Denise Lavoie, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mental
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Kayak’s analysis examined its internal search data between May 1 and Oct. 31, 2024, for travel in 2025.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
18 Jan. 2025
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An Egyptian official said an Israeli delegation from the military and Israel's Shin Bet internal security agency arrived Friday in Cairo to discuss the reopening of the crossing.—
SAMY MAGDY,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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The counselor also told police Trotman had had a previous psychotic break in which he was found wandering the woods.—
Peter Hermann,
Washington Post,
7 Feb. 2023
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Lewis prescribed Price anti-psychotic medication after a mental health referral Sept. 1.—
Thomas Saccente,
Arkansas Online,
17 Jan. 2023
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Lastly, with Mercury slipping into dreamy Pisces on the 14th, the cosmos encourages you to slow down and reflect on your inner world.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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The outer layer’s crunch is also good contrast to the inner layer’s fluffiness.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
18 Jan. 2025
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With his shock of spiky hair and adrenaline rushes, Smith turns a corporate villain into a lunatic new-wave frontman.—
Charles McNultyTheater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2023
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The first personality is the lunatic, chaotic artist, with no limits.—
John Bleasdale,
Variety,
8 Dec. 2022
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On the interior, dark rosewood floors, silk curtains, polished columns, and a metallic finish throughout bring the wow factor, alongside a statement elevator, wellness center, sun deck DJ station, and owner’s deck with a helipad and large skylight.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
16 Jan. 2025
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Former North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, Trump's pick for interior secretary, is a former software company executive who ran a brief campaign for president in 2024.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Your voice is insane.—
Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.com,
al,
4 Apr. 2023
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But obviously winning the grand jury prize was insane.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2023
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The answer lies in psychological safety—an environment where individuals feel free to speak up, share unconventional ideas, and make mistakes without fear of judgment.—
Amy Blankson,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Deadline has the first trio of stills from Hallow Road, the new psychological thriller from BAFTA winner Babak Anvari (Under the Shadow), which stars Golden Globe and Emmy winner Rosamund Pike (Saltburn) and Emmy winner Matthew Rhys (Saturday Night).—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2025
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The slow-burn setup (even despite punctuations of mad violence) all leads to the requisite gala centerpiece, where the quote-unquote new and improved Elvira is revealed to her potential Prince.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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The fires that tore through Altadena and Pacific Palisades have created a mad rush for a place to live, as thousands of newly homeless families enter what was already a housing market in crisis.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Mental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mental. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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