as in proficiency
a highly developed skill in or knowledge of something
he has a movie IQ that is off the charts
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Recent Examples of IQ
Lopes lacks the poise, control, fight IQ, coachability and ability to make in-fight adjustments of his opponent.
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Recent scrutiny of fluoride There has been pushback to water fluoridation since the practice became popular, and in recent years opponents to the practice have expressed concerns over potential impacts on IQ.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Other recent research, including a 2024 study from Australia has found no association between childhood IQ and fluoride exposure level.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2025
In a November social media post, Kennedy claimed fluoride is linked to a variety of health issues, including arthritis, bone fractures, bone cancer, IQ loss, neurodevelopmental disorders and thyroid disease — but experts disagree.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Recent scrutiny of fluoride There has been pushback to water fluoridation since the practice became popular, and in recent years opponents to the practice have expressed concerns over potential impacts on IQ.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Other recent research, including a 2024 study from Australia has found no association between childhood IQ and fluoride exposure level.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2025
In a November social media post, Kennedy claimed fluoride is linked to a variety of health issues, including arthritis, bone fractures, bone cancer, IQ loss, neurodevelopmental disorders and thyroid disease — but experts disagree.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for IQ
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At their best, Harden and the supporting cast have the defensive mettle and catch-and-shoot proficiency to force Game 7.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Advanced platforms allow healthcare providers to simulate thousands of case variations, improving proficiency before ever treating a live patient.—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“IQ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/IQ. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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