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
Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Budget-minded families will appreciate Universal Stella Nova Resort and Universal Terra Luna Resort.
—Josh Roberts, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 24 Dec. 2025
Some Democrats wouldn’t have minded seeing Allred give it another go with the wind at his back, though.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 9 Dec. 2025
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Would Ross prefer an offensive-minded coach or a defensive-minded one?
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Not that Stevenson minded, by the way, meeting questions about his butterfingers head-on every time he was asked.
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If a team is calculated — and perhaps more importantly, willing to take a risk — there are opportunities to find very useful pieces that can make quicker impacts than picks or prospects.—
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Second, the firm brings to the table a more than qualified CEO candidate who is ready and willing to take on this role.—
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The courtroom listened to her 911 call from the day of the shooting.—
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On Wednesday, 3rd Judicial District Judge Thomas Whitney listened as both sides presented their rivaling requests for incarceration terms.—
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Besides their relation to France's last monarchy, the Bourbon-Parma family will be remembered for their historic jewelry collection.—
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A day of national mourning in Switzerland Carrying a bucket filled with white roses, Azeddine Mekrabech made his way to Crans-Montana on Friday as Switzerland remembered the dozens who died in the New Year fire tragedy.—
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Hegseth gave an unlawful order, and, unfortunately, people in the military obeyed it.—
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When the bell rang in Beaver Falls, where elementary, middle and high schools all occupy the main drag, KDKA Investigates found a diligent crossing guard at one intersection with four-way stops and drivers who mostly obeyed the school zone speed limit displayed with flashing lights.—
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Former Harris County District Attorney's Office Investigator, Steve Clappart, revisited the case and noticed that several pieces of information about Sanders were not presented in trial.—
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Right before the gunfire at Brown, the suspect stopped in a bathroom at the Barus & Holley building, where a man – later identified as John, per a police affidavit – noticed his clothes seemed inadequate for the cold weather.—
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By April 6, nobody cared anymore—more than 50% of all 2025 search traffic for the term came within that one seven-day stretch.—
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The same guy who promised to keep us out of debilitating foreign conflicts has volunteered for the job of nation-building in a place about which the great majority of Americans know little and, until recently, cared less.—
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Thank you to everyone who has watched & supported Season 1 & shared their stories with me.—
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At the time there were only two TV channels, so a huge portion of the population watched whatever was on.—
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Lopez noted that wheels had been added to the bottom of the gate, allowing for easier movement in and out of the park.—
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Police noted that the investigation is still ongoing.—
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“Minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minded. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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