as in willing
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action)
in most David vs. Goliath contests, people are generally minded to side with the underdog
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as in listened
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing
you'll be in big trouble if you don't straighten up and mind
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as in remembered
chiefly dialect
to bring back to mind
I seem to mind such a tale from way back
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as in obeyed
to act according to the commands of
tell the children to mind the babysitter
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as in noticed
to be cautious of or on guard against
mind the slippery steps
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as in cared
to have an interest or concern for
don't mind him; he's always complaining
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as in watched
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 noted
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 minded
Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 26 Sep. 2024
Reuters reported Wednesday that OpenAI will become a B Corporation—essentially a socially minded for-profit company—with its nonprofit continuing to exist, but only as a minority shareholder.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2024
An affordable, ecologically minded hotel for active travelers.
—Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2024
On the other hand, developing these social media accounts in a positive, professional, and strategically minded way can leave admissions officers with a more positive and dynamic understanding of your digital citizenship, thereby enhancing your application profile.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
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In the effort to oust him, reporters revealed that he was being specially minded by his sometime-drug-addict son Hunter, his wife, and a handful of trusted aides.
—Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 26 Sep. 2024
Reuters reported Wednesday that OpenAI will become a B Corporation—essentially a socially minded for-profit company—with its nonprofit continuing to exist, but only as a minority shareholder.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2024
An affordable, ecologically minded hotel for active travelers.
—Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2024
On the other hand, developing these social media accounts in a positive, professional, and strategically minded way can leave admissions officers with a more positive and dynamic understanding of your digital citizenship, thereby enhancing your application profile.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
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At first, players lived in a hotel and played anyone willing – mostly Christian and for-profit colleges.Chris Quintana, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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That lack of data leaves everyone, except those willing to risk their own health on either their own hunches or those of wellness influencers, worse off.Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
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The high-school senior of today was born in 2007, meaning that Dylan is little more than a photo in a history book or someone their grandparents listened to.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
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Anderson, an undrafted rookie out of Florida Atlantic, listened to coach Kyle Shanahan, cornerback Deommodore Lenoir and quarterback Brock Purdy speak up more than usual at practice, emphasizing the importance of their remaining schedule.Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Withers appeared in each of Kaz's 22 episodes and rebounded shortly after its cancellation in 1979 with one of the roles he'd be remembered for throughout the rest of his career.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mark’s enduring talent and commitment to the industry will be fondly remembered by colleagues, friends, and fans alike.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Rams Rams should have another weapon against Jets as Tyler Higbee appears ready to return Dec. 13, 2024 The Rams are not in dire need of a receiver.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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Unlike Army, Navy has had two weeks to prepare for the game and Newberry is expecting his defense – led by senior linebacker Colin Ramos – to be ready for the nation’s top running attack.Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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This isn't the first time duloxetine has been recalled due to the presence of N-nitroso-duloxetine impurities.Korin Miller, Health, 11 Dec. 2024
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Southeastern supermarket chain Publix separately shared a notice informing customs that recalled MadeGood Mixed Berry, Chocolate Chip and Chocolate Drizzle Birthday Cake granola bar varieties were sold at Publix and Publix GreenWise Market stores.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the decades that followed, Kreskin performed his act for presidents, royalty and on hundreds and hundreds of television appearances.Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The largest decrease is projected for the West, with a 20% decline, followed by the Northeast (-17%) and Midwest (-16%).Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This time, proceedings were supervised (in part) by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Chase.Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Memphis police never adopted policies and procedures to direct the unit, despite alarms that it was minimally supervised, according to the Justice Department report.Adrian Sainz, Jonathan Mattise, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Dec. 2024
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Poolside Gossip, regarded as the epitome of midcentury style and design, evokes lazy days by the water.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kaczynski was born to a working class family in 1942 and was regarded for his exceptional intelligence, graduating from high school at age 15 and going on to Harvard University on a scholarship that same year.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minded. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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