as in intellect
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
the president's inner circle of advisers just didn't seem to have the brainpower to deal with the crisis
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Recent Examples of brainpower
Winning The Battle For Attention In an economy that runs on brainpower, employee attention is an organization's most precious resource.
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Scott Hitchins, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Throw in the time, money, and brainpower to turn ideas into reality.
—Kirill Vladimirovich, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Dehydration can also negatively impact mood, so staying hydrated is essential for both your brainpower and overall well-being.27
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—Roxana Ehsani, Health, 24 Sep. 2024
Given the longevity of the Eagles – 52 years, as Henley reminded during the show – and the unquestionable success of their farewell tour thus far, the band didn’t need to invest the money, effort and brainpower required for a Sphere production.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024
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Scott Hitchins, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Throw in the time, money, and brainpower to turn ideas into reality.
—Kirill Vladimirovich, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Dehydration can also negatively impact mood, so staying hydrated is essential for both your brainpower and overall well-being.27
15.
—Roxana Ehsani, Health, 24 Sep. 2024
Given the longevity of the Eagles – 52 years, as Henley reminded during the show – and the unquestionable success of their farewell tour thus far, the band didn’t need to invest the money, effort and brainpower required for a Sphere production.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainpower
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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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Pieter Arntz, malware intelligence researcher at Malwarebytes is advising users to upgrade their software now.Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes, 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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So the researchers look at this random, unrelated environmental factor to having ADHD — the fact the doctor is seeing these kids on Halloween — to get a sense of just how subjective and prone to error these decisions are.Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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Despite the eight-month delay, there is a sense of urgency among NASA and its prime contractors for the program, especially with the specter of a new Trump administration that may opt for changes in the Artemis program.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Brainpower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainpower. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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