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as in genius
a very smart person
the brains all sit together at lunch
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as in intelligence
often brains plural
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
you have the brains to figure out that problem on your own
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as in mind
the part of a person that feels, thinks, perceives, wills, and especially reasons
I'd love to get inside his brain and experience the world as he experiences it
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as in to skull
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Recent Examples of brain
Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
For nearly a year, a series of names have buzzed around my brain like so many tiny birds: Cactus. Wasabi.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
Joseph Goldstein, New York Times, 22 Nov. 2023
Neanderthal Brain Size Overall, these skulls indicate that the brains of H. neanderthalensis and H. sapiens were similarly sized, with H. neanderthalensis brains beating H. sapiens brains only slightly in terms of their total volume.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 1 Mar. 2023
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Noun
What Is Sleep Deprivation? 10 Sources By Heidi Moawad, MD
Dr. Moawad is a neurologist and expert in brain health.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
For nearly a year, a series of names have buzzed around my brain like so many tiny birds: Cactus. Wasabi.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
The new technique, transplant surgeons say, significantly expands the potential pool to patients who are comatose but not brain dead, and whose families have withdrawn life support because there is little chance of recovery.
—Joseph Goldstein, New York Times, 22 Nov. 2023
Neanderthal Brain Size Overall, these skulls indicate that the brains of H. neanderthalensis and H. sapiens were similarly sized, with H. neanderthalensis brains beating H. sapiens brains only slightly in terms of their total volume.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 1 Mar. 2023
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The original series followed an eccentric American family with five sons, including gifted genius Malcolm (played by Frankie Muniz), led by parents Hal (Bryan Cranston) and Lois (Jane Kaczmarek).Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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But there’s still plenty of offensive genius in his game.Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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This now extends to the American national security and intelligence sectors, where that loss of trust is problematic for a country with enduring global responsibilities and interests.Bernard Hudson, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
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Israel’s intelligence capabilities inside Iran are understood to be vast and Israeli intelligence has carried out multiple successful assassinations inside Iran.Zeena Saifi, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Even taking a brief walk can rejuvenate your mind and body.Allen Kopelman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Her husband, my grandfather, was not only a composer who wrote liturgical music, motets, symphonies, and string quartets but also a beloved music teacher who believed that music was as crucial to the development of the mind as math.Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
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And, most incredibly, not after skulling a bunker shot on the par-5 14th, then hacking out to 30 feet.Daniel Rapaport, SI.com, 13 June 2019
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The ball was sitting on such tight grass that he easily could have chunked or skulled it.Daniel Rapaport, SI.com, 17 June 2019
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Bastions can be anything from castles to wizard towers or even friendly local pubs.Rob Wieland, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Essiedu’s attachment to the series echoes HBO’s previously laid out vision for the reimagining of the popular wizard adventure.Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Maybe the judge presiding will have the courage and intellect to break up this cesspool of crime.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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His speech emphasized the group’s groundbreaking fusion of jazz and soul within hip-hop, showing that authenticity and intellect could seamlessly blend with coolness.Okla Jones, Essence, 27 Nov. 2024
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Anticipatory thoughts The psyche has a major influence on stress management.Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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Following athletes from all over the world, this series delves deep into the psyches of those elite competitors who train to be the fastest person on the planet.Essence, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
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Many get beaned by water balloon-wielding children.Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 24 July 2024
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Pete Alonso hit a one-out double and Muñoz (1-5) loaded the bases by beaning Mark Vientos and walking DJ Stewart.Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 20 July 2024
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“Brain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brain. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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