mind
noun
(in a human or other conscious being) the element, part, substance, or process that reasons, thinks, feels, wills, perceives, judges, etc..
minding
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present participleof mind.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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It’s about gratitude and respect for you and your husband, especially given that you do so much for your daughter, including minding her own daughter.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
A related worry is that all this minding the social consequences of our choices can lead to virtue signaling.
From Slate ● May 15, 2026
“He wasn’t minding the shop” as state attorney general, Mahan said, pointing to fraudulent unemployment and hospice claims early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026
Present everywhere, committed to nothing, minding its own business and making money from all sides.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
I learned more than I’d care to know about being a knave and a rascal and committing roguery of all sorts, but minding our longitude and latitude was enough to keep me busy.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
