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
  • This aligns with the theory from psychosomatic therapy that the hips, in particular, are the place in the human body where tension, stress, and trauma accumulate.
    — Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026
  • The theory is that an expanding national debt may spark fears that the government is less creditworthy, and the Federal Reserve would then increase the money supply to reduce the value of the debt, therefore creating inflation.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 24 July 2026
Definition of theory
Noun
  • Purchase data confirmed a hypothesis that conventional epidemiology had to generate first, which is useful and which is a different job from finding the vendor.
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • For a long time, our leading hypothesis was bullying and violence, but that may be a bit impractical, given their kingdoms are vast networks of tunnels that can stretch for up to three kilometers.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026
Definition of hypothesis
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  • Take all the guess work out of packing for your final summer trip with a black matching set that will take you from straight from the beach club to your dinner reservation.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 July 2026
  • Competitive Wordle Score The Bot and I tie yet again, this time with four guesses.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of guess
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  • Its car would be the brainchild of legendary F1 designer Adrian Newey, and Honda would supply its engines after powering Red Bull to six world titles (drivers’ and constructors’ together) between 2021 and 2024.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 25 July 2026
  • The brainchild of founding guitarist and musical director Michael Sanders, One Tribe Nation has cooked up a musical stew that reflects the diversity of Los Angeles, California for over two decades.
    — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of brainchild
Noun
  • Initially drawing inspiration from illustrators like Bob Peak and Bernie Fuchs, with their colorful shape designs and eye-catching compositions, Sienkiewicz got into comics by incorporating the dramatic realism of artist Neal Adams.
    — Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • For even more hosting inspiration gleaned from The Five Star Weekend, keep scrolling.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026
Definition of inspiration
Noun
  • To prevent speculation that drives up land price without actual construction, the zoning benefits would be granted only on submission of building-permit applications.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • Since leaving Love Island USA, Nic and Olandria have faced speculation around the authenticity of their relationship, given their private nature.
    — Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 22 July 2026
Definition of speculation
Noun
  • This is esoteric stuff, but Shimura varieties are hugely important in math today, and the conjecture gives mathematicians an unprecedented handle on their elaborate structure.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 23 July 2026
  • But the researchers don't have enough data to make that conjecture.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of conjecture
Noun
  • Garcia’s conviction included an enhancement for fleeing after committing a gross vehicular manslaughter and personally using a deadly weapon in the commission of the offense.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
  • An earnings gap that remains open, whether up or down, signals strong conviction behind the move.
    — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 22 July 2026
Definition of conviction

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