brain wave

noun

Definition of brain wavenext
as in theory

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Recent Examples of brain wave In simpler terms, their brain waves and yours can get synchronized. — Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026 In one study, published in , the researchers looked at fast brain waves that flicker about 70 to 150 times per second through a part of the brain involved in speech perception. — Elise Cutts, Scientific American, 12 Feb. 2026 But that brain wave data is still highly personal and can reveal a lot about a person’s mental or emotional state. — Emily Mullin, Wired News, 22 Dec. 2025 Building on his recent study of macaques, Miller’s goal is to conclusively identify a brain wave signature of unconsciousness in humans. — Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brain wave
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  1. theory
  2. hypothesis
  3. guess
  4. brainchild
  5. inspiration
  6. speculation
  7. conjecture
  8. conviction
Noun
  • Los Angeles County prosecutors charged Jason Melara, Taylor and Johnson not only with his murder, but also the killing of Mario Melara under the theory that his death was provoked by the armed robbery of Aguilar.
    — Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • In another discrepancy, Crump said that a witness reported Wells had planned to leave on the boat with his friends, contradicting the sheriff's theory.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
Definition of theory
Noun
  • Feynman was a graduate student there at the time and threw himself into the debate with gusto, even devising an experiment in the cyclotron laboratory to test his hypothesis.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026
  • Finally, the paper acknowledges that the study’s interviewer was not blind to the C9 status of its participants and went in with a specific hypothesis—circumstances that risk bias.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Definition of hypothesis
Noun
  • Anna’s guess comes closest, and Ify’s is furthest, which Sam punctuates via the first instance of the song that defines this episode.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
  • Whether the Cubs will bring in as many as three pitchers — maybe a starter and two relievers — is anyone’s guess.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2026
Definition of guess
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  • The school, registered with Guinea's educational authorities but not receiving government funding, is the brainchild of Mariam Aisha Barry, a social worker and philanthropist who said her daughter with autism was her inspiration.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • The block party, with hundreds of fans lining the streets, was in part the brainchild of East Providence’s mayor, Roberto DaSilva.
    — Jesus Jiménez, New York Times, 30 June 2026
Definition of brainchild
Noun
  • Krispy Kreme's newest flavor inspiration comes from Girl Scout Cookies.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Both teenagers, ages 13 and 14, have been riding for about three years, and look to their American hero JB Mauney for inspiration.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of inspiration
Noun
  • Prada’s show reignited online speculation about the return of skinny silhouettes, showcasing an array of colorful leather and denim pants.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 July 2026
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers, renowned for their relentless pursuit of championships, faced intense trade speculation last year concerning third baseman Max Muncy.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of speculation
Noun
  • The celebrated Soviet math professor Andrey Kolmogorov posed the O(n^2) speed limit as a formal conjecture and mentioned it during a 1960 seminar at Moscow State University.
    — Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 13 July 2026
  • That has dampened conjecture that Thomas, the oldest justice at 78, might retire before then.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Definition of conjecture
Noun
  • Sabatini ended by telling the jury the trial was supposed to be a search for the truth, not the pursuit of a conviction.
    — Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Because of the convictions, Flores will no longer be eligible to work for law enforcement at any level, including local, state and federal agencies.
    — Seamus Bozeman Follow, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of conviction

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