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brain wave

noun

Definition of brain wavenext
as in theory

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Recent Examples of brain wave These tests track and record different metrics such as blood oxygen level, heart rate, movements of the eyes and legs, brain wave activity and breathing during sleep. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 10 Mar. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for brain wave
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brain wave
  1. theory
  2. hypothesis
  3. guess
  4. brainchild
  5. inspiration
  6. speculation
  7. conjecture
  8. conviction
Noun
  • During cross-examination on Tuesday, Kosowski asked a detective to lift a cart with a person onto a desk in an attempt to disprove the state's theory, which the judge did not allow.
    — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The quest for real-life warp drives Einstein taught us that objects with mass can't accelerate through space beyond the speed of light, according to his theory of special relativity.
    — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of theory
Noun
  • Earlier studies have pointed to different hypotheses about the formation of the lunar magnetic field.
    — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
  • An anatomical observation had generated a therapeutic hypothesis.
    — Subramaniam C. Krishnan, STAT, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of hypothesis
Noun
  • Below are all of our guesses on what’s still on the showgirl’s mind in between the main act and the encore.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • It should also be based on the property’s actual operating history, not optimistic guesses.
    — David Crown, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of guess
Noun
  • In Cesena, Alessandri created the Wellness Valley in 2003, promoted by the Wellness Foundation, also his brainchild.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • This was the brainchild of Bob Hertzberg, a former Democratic Assembly speaker and Senate majority leader from the San Fernando Valley.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of brainchild
Noun
  • Conveniently, a studio was nearby, and inspiration struck the trio.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Instead of traditional pastry cream, Gold Bunny draws inspiration from Asian flavors, like black sesame cream and taro coconut.
    — Lia Picard, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of inspiration
Noun
  • That one is seeing all stars reprise their roles and came after months of speculation.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Superman and Batman might be one of the DC Universe’s most famous partnerships, but Robert Pattinson is officially ending speculation that his take on Bruce Wayne would fit in the cinematic world created by James Gunn.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of speculation
Noun
  • Kravitz and Bedert solved Graham’s conjecture for those cases and posted their proof in September 2024.
    — Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Could Kleist’s conjecture provide a key to their seeming vacancy, their resignation, their helplessness, suggesting that in their benighted condition lies spiritual perfection?
    — Matthew McLean, Artforum, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of conjecture
Noun
  • But his conviction was overturned in 2024 by a New York state appeals court, and a judge ordered a new trial.
    — Adam Reiss, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The outlet reported that Shrine has a prior felony arson conviction in Contra Costa County as well as convictions for vandalism, battery and violation of probation.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of conviction

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