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my mind was filled with thoughts vs my mind was full of thoughts

These are both correct and commonplace English phrases. They convey the idea that someone's mind is occupied with thoughts. The choice between 'filled with' and 'full of' is a matter of personal preference and style.
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my mind was filled with thoughts

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express that someone's mind is occupied with thoughts.

This phrase is used to convey that someone's mind is completely occupied or overwhelmed by thoughts.

Examples:

  • Her mind was filled with thoughts of the upcoming exam.
  • His mind was filled with thoughts of the past.
  • My mind was filled with thoughts of what could go wrong.
  • Their minds were filled with thoughts of the future.
  • The room was silent, but her mind was filled with thoughts.
  • Sep 30, 2024 ... While riding the New York City subway at 3:30 a.m. to make it for the start of surgical rounds at 5 a.m., my mind was filled with thoughts ...
  • Feb 23, 2024 ... My mind was filled with thoughts of defeat, a pattern I never thought I would escape. My mom would tell me that to make it through, I'd have ...
  • Sep 6, 2019 ... My mind was filled with thoughts of death, thoughts of affair, and thoughts of suicide. I would meet people on the street and every time I ...
  • Jun 15, 2023 ... Last night, I was feeling restless and my mind was filled with thoughts, which kept me from getting a good night's rest.
  • Jul 6, 2017 ... Instead, my mind was filled with thoughts like these: My husband had been quiet that morning before he left for work. Was he mad at me? Was ...
  • Nov 11, 2017 ... When I listened to her honest, moving story – my mind was filled with thoughts on the many episodes with anxiety i've dealt with, each of ...
  • May 11, 2024 ... My mind was filled with thoughts, but they seemed to lead nowhere. Then, one day, I decided to write about my struggles. As I put pen to ...
  • Jul 18, 2022 ... I always put something inappropriate. This play through my mind was filled with thoughts of spanking.
  • Apr 27, 2023 ... All my life, my mind was filled with thoughts of Armenia and stories from my family, but when seeing it in front of me for the first time, I ...
  • May 4, 2024 ... Along with the class, my mind was filled with thoughts of photo assignments, copy editing, headlines and columns. I was everywhere except ...

Alternatives:

  • my mind was full of thoughts
  • my mind was brimming with thoughts
  • my mind was overflowing with thoughts
  • my mind was teeming with thoughts
  • my mind was packed with thoughts

my mind was full of thoughts

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to convey that someone's mind is occupied with thoughts.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone's mind is completely occupied or overwhelmed by thoughts.

Examples:

  • Her mind was full of thoughts about the project.
  • His mind was full of thoughts about the argument.
  • My mind was full of thoughts about the future.
  • Their minds were full of thoughts about the trip.
  • The room was quiet, but her mind was full of thoughts.
  • May 24, 2022 ... As I continued my drive towards the WCC, my mind was full of thoughts of forced assimilation, linguistic and cultural genocide, childhood ...
  • Jul 5, 2023 ... On the drive home, my mind was full of thoughts on how I was going to get my kids to think hiking was cool without picnics and grand views.
  • Aug 9, 2015 ... ... My mind was full of thoughts about going to get my photo taken at NOH 8 Campaign's Orlando photo shoot. This would be a symbolic culmination ...
  • Jun 3, 2022 ... Bangalore traffic is moderate at that time, but my mind was full of thoughts and excitement. After I reached the office, I was warmly ...
  • Jul 1, 2009 ... My mind was full of thoughts — how do people do this? How can they close their eyes, rest their heads, obtain peace, in such an open place ...
  • Jun 29, 2024 ... The air was thick with humidity, and my mind was full of thoughts. Carrying a backpack with all my possessions, I walked toward my home for ...
  • My mind was full of thoughts like “will our baby need surgery”, “will the baby need extra care” never did it cross my mind “will our baby not survive?” We ...
  • Either way, my mind was full of thoughts of food. At that time, I didn't know about mindfulness – much less the true freedom it would give me to eat what I ...
  • My mind was full of thoughts, and try as I may, I could not keep them at bay. Like many others, I naturally assumed that I was not trying hard enough; I ...
  • We saw beautiful trees of green and other autumn leaves, waterfalls and stunning building with so much character. As I walked along my mind was full of thoughts ...

Alternatives:

  • my mind was filled with thoughts
  • my mind was brimming with thoughts
  • my mind was overflowing with thoughts
  • my mind was teeming with thoughts
  • my mind was packed with thoughts

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