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
  • Their goal was to test the leading theory, first put forward in the 1980s, that turbulence — the irregular motion of air currents in the atmosphere — caused shadow bands.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Zahary emphasized that LLMs, in his experience, have been valuable in assisting humans in developing new theories or finding answers to problems.
    — Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of theory
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  • British astronomer Arthur Eddington knew that, under Einstein’s hypothesis, the sun should bend the light of other stars.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Eusebius of Caesarea, who attended the First Council of Nicaea, described the meeting as taking place in a small church — a detail that Şahin said supports his hypothesis.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of hypothesis
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  • My best guess for the structure of the stream is some sort of hybrid between real-world imagery, cutscenes and actual gameplay.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Yet 167 years after German mathematician Bernhard Riemann made this guess, and in spite of a million-dollar bounty, mathematicians still have no idea how to prove it.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of guess
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  • Background and creation Gilligan’s Island was the brainchild of TV producer and writer Sherwood Schwartz, who would later create The Brady Bunch (1969–74).
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The league, the brainchild of Commissioner Justine Siegal, features four teams with 60 players from 11 countries, including stars like Mo'ne Davis and Kelsie Whitmore.
    — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of brainchild
Noun
  • But between navigating selective palates, food allergies, social media-worthy lunchbox inspiration, food noise, and the inevitable comparisons with classmates, striking a balance between sustenance and satisfaction can quickly become overwhelming.
    — Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In the lead-up to that moment, Tallulah worked with Demi’s longtime stylist Brad Goreski to pull inspiration and references for the Balenciaga couture team.
    — Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of inspiration
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  • This speculation is supported by reports from Fightful Select and PWInsider, and is bolstered by her partner, Kevin Knight, currently holding the AEW TNT Championship.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The announcement comes amid speculation about potential 2028 presidential contenders on the Republican side.
    — Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of speculation
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  • The discovery matched a conjecture that Erdős and Szekeres had put forth as young men.
    — Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Some of the conjecture stemmed from photos of the Black teen, Nolan Wells, surrounded by White friends while on a Fourth of July trip to Horn Island, a popular holiday destination off the Mississippi coast.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of conjecture
Noun
  • Court records also show Robinson has a prior indecent exposure conviction in Santa Cruz County dating back to 2014.
    — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Combs is participating in a drug-abuse rehabilitation program at FCI Fort Dix, while his legal team continues to appeal his conviction and sentence, calling the punishment excessive and seeking acquittal or resentencing.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of conviction

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