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Recent Examples of mind-bending
Lake said that prior to meeting Evans, she was adamantly opposed to mind-bending substances.
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Gillian Telling, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Entry to this mind-bending mix of mushrooms, Warp Zones, and Koopas requires its own separate ticket; be sure to book in advance.
—Matt Goulding, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
Developer and architect John Portman's mind-bending Sea Island beach house could be yours for an equally eye-popping $40 million.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024
Kenya has a way of captivating you — the mind-bending landscapes, curious wildlife, and breathtaking sunsets that are best savored in the still of the bush.
—Venetia Martin, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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Gillian Telling, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Entry to this mind-bending mix of mushrooms, Warp Zones, and Koopas requires its own separate ticket; be sure to book in advance.
—Matt Goulding, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
Developer and architect John Portman's mind-bending Sea Island beach house could be yours for an equally eye-popping $40 million.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024
Kenya has a way of captivating you — the mind-bending landscapes, curious wildlife, and breathtaking sunsets that are best savored in the still of the bush.
—Venetia Martin, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mind-bending
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Often referred to as the European Hawaii, this stunning destination offers breathtaking landscapes, authentic markets and exquisite wines.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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This cheating would have been breathtaking, breathtaking.TIME Staff, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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Now, Sailors can jump aboard any of our ships across an endless variety of exciting destinations for an entire year.Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Yet Wilmot-Sitwell claims the more exciting opening is from an under-the-radar luxury operator, Kazazian, whose modernist all-white boats are the sleekest way to experience the Nile.Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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However, the puzzles are rarely straightforward, using homophones and wordplay, among other techniques, to keep things interesting.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Storks Are Fascinating Beyond Their Brood Reducing Ways Despite their ruthless parenting, storks are fascinating creatures with other interesting traits.Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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When Venus was in Scorpio, the whimsical goth aesthetic was an instant hit, bringing a dark, romantic vibe with an intriguing edge.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Samantha Masunaga wrote an intriguing (and somewhat troubling) story this week about Hollywood’s problem with retaining the casual moviegoer.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Buffalo is coming off a thrilling defeat to the Los Angeles Rams in the season’s highest scoring contest so far, a game in which quarterback Josh Allen made history with six touchdowns to his name: three passing and three rushing.Ben Morse, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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At one point leading 2-0 and managing to equalize after Rodrygo scored to make it 3-2, however, Rayo did Barca a huge favor by holding the reigning champions to a thrilling 3-3 draw.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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