1
as in genius
a very smart person
the brains all sit together at lunch
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in to skull
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of brain
Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Feb. 2025
Low sodium levels affect brain cells, and several cognitive symptoms can occur.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025
Dalton Ross, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2023
Bird brains With a population of over 27 million and counting, crows seem almost ubiquitous across the US.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Ars Technica, 13 Sep. 2023
See all Example Sentences for brain 
Noun
Though rare in adults, complications of pertussis can include pneumonia, encephalitis (brain inflammation), and seizures.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Feb. 2025
Low sodium levels affect brain cells, and several cognitive symptoms can occur.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025
Verb
And Daryl, of course, is defined in part by the death of Merle and having brained Merle.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2023
Bird brains With a population of over 27 million and counting, crows seem almost ubiquitous across the US.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Ars Technica, 13 Sep. 2023
See all Example Sentences for brain
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brain
Noun
-
The 22-year-old’s passes for the second and third goals will live long in the memory — two deliveries of genius.—
Pol Ballús,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
-
And the latest star to pull off the look is none other than actress, icon, and comedic genius Keke Palmer.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
John Sawers, a former head of the British intelligence service, said there were risks to undertaking such an operation.—
Yan Zhuang,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
-
In fact, gas prices have increased 60% in the African nation over the last six months as Dangote’s refinery has ramped up production, according to market intelligence firm Trading Economics.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
One factor to keep in mind here: The Constitution has age requirements for holding office.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
-
Loading your audio article Four months ago, on the north shore of Oahu, Steve Kerr’s mind drifted from the cautious optimism of training camp to the perils of Ringz Culture.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
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
-
The ball was sitting on such tight grass that he easily could have chunked or skulled it.—
Daniel Rapaport,
SI.com,
17 June 2019
Noun
-
The greedy wizard had an idea to build beautiful hotels and homes.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2025
-
Looking quite a bit like a wizard casting a curse, Chappell Roan accepted her first ever Grammy by criticizing the music industry.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
And certainly, in the playoffs in the end of the year, Jayden Daniels sitting in the pocket, beating pressure, so much of that again with his poise and intellect and accuracy with his arm, and again, just really, really rare to see that.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Feb. 2025
-
While all of this is going on, Rowan, trapped in the Victrola (which Julien has staged like a Victorian pub, for some reason), is just blowing through lore exposition thanks to her suddenly unencumbered intellect.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Not even Martin Short’s lady friend and her fortress of Oscar statuettes are immune to the chaos Kate McKinnon’s paranormal sketches can unleash on your psyche.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2025
-
In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Gaga also reflected on her past career and how portions of it impacted her psyche.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Many get beaned by water balloon-wielding children.—
Luann Gibbs,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2024
-
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
Articles Related to brain
Thesaurus Entries Near brain
Cite this Entry
“Brain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brain. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share