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the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
she's got the gray matter to figure that equation out
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Recent Examples of gray matter
According to a study in the National Library of Medicine, practices such as meditation, journaling and self-reflection have shown an ability to increase the gray matter of our frontal lobe and strengthening its capabilities.
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Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The third wild card is a parasite that feeds off your gray matter and replaces it with asbestos.
—Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 24 July 2024
First, neuroscientists are tasked with discovering the computational strategies at work in the brain’s squishy gray matter; then the data team will translate those strategies into algorithms.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 May 2017
Past studies have also examined changes in the brain during pregnancy, including the decreases in gray matter volume, as well as a reduction in brain size.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 25 Sep. 2024
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Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The third wild card is a parasite that feeds off your gray matter and replaces it with asbestos.
—Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 24 July 2024
First, neuroscientists are tasked with discovering the computational strategies at work in the brain’s squishy gray matter; then the data team will translate those strategies into algorithms.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 May 2017
Past studies have also examined changes in the brain during pregnancy, including the decreases in gray matter volume, as well as a reduction in brain size.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 25 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gray matter
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For the driver who sees their vehicle as simple transportation, whose priorities lie with reducing greenhouse emissions, or simply who doesn’t care about what powers their car all that much, a plug-in hybrid can make a ton of sense.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
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Most important in the near term, said organizers on Wednesday, beds and a roof overhead; showers and a laundry; hot meals and a sense of security away from the streets.Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 16 Jan. 2025
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Trump's selection of Gabbard has drawn scrutiny over her lack of a background in intelligence, along with her views on Russia, recently deposed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad and other U.S. adversaries.Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Contributor Artificial intelligence has quickly moved from a buzzword in tech circles to a vital part of everyday life.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Foreman theater answered this call by creating dreamscapes that eluded our intellect’s mania for control.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Hubert began gifting his fellow Orc with temporary intellect, which nearly caused an uprising amongst his clansmen.Kazuma Hashimoto, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
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In addition to outgoing President Biden and first lady Jill, all are expected to attend except for Michelle Obama, who is skipping the event for unknown reasons.Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 14 Jan. 2025
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The Dodgers have long been seen as a top contender for Sasaki, a hard-throwing starter who had a career 2.10 ERA in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball league, for myriad reasons.Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Gray matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gray%20matter. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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