mind readers

noun

plural of mind reader
as in psychics
someone who is able to know another person's thoughts without being told what they are; someone who is able to read minds How was I supposed to know what you were thinking? I'm no mind reader.

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Recent Examples of mind readers Morris wants to run Cover 6, an intricate split-safety look that asks defensive backs to be part-time safeties and full-time mind readers. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2026 The world of mind readers would be, of course, a world without hypocrisy but also one without discretion. — Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 Officers cannot be expected to be mind readers. — Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026 There are visual images that come into his brain, which separate him from just mind readers. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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  1. psychics
  2. mediums
Noun
  • Some people are even gravitating toward religious organizations and turning to mystical practices like psychics and love spells to find a partner.
    — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Antoniou developed his craft through years of study with practitioners ranging from tarot readers and psychics to hypnotists, magicians, and psychologists.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of psychics
Noun
  • Kratom and 7-OH drew media attention in Los Angeles County last year when both substances, along with others, were linked to the deaths of six people, prompting state officials to pull associated products off the shelves.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The race would bring teams, corporate partners, international media and spectators to Rwanda, creating opportunities to promote tourism and attract business.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of mediums

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“Mind readers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mind%20readers. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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