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Recent Examples of brain wave
The sounds, a mix of low, vibrational hums (similar to the chimes of a sound bowl) and waves crashing on a distant shore, are intended to mirror brain waves to reset circadian rhythms.
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Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 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
Advertisement Years ago, our lab showed in brain scans that listening to the same piece of music caused people's brain waves to synchronize.
—Lindsay A. Fleming, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
Researchers can measure how well a person is sleeping by monitoring their brain wave patterns.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 16 July 2025
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Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 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
Advertisement Years ago, our lab showed in brain scans that listening to the same piece of music caused people's brain waves to synchronize.
—Lindsay A. Fleming, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
Researchers can measure how well a person is sleeping by monitoring their brain wave patterns.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brain wave
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The special explores theories about why the thieves targeted specific displays, who orchestrated this brazen operation and which fatal flaws in their plan ultimately led to their capture.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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The showgirl theory also holds in that fashion diapers seem to have taken off almost only among celebrities.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
5 Nov. 2025
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Additional tests of the hypothesis are likely to follow.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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This is known as the photoprotection hypothesis.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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Whether that response is genuine is now anybody’s guess.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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Hundreds of users were making guesses about where Sahara learned the sign for more in the comments.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Seattle housewares brand Holcomb is the brainchild of inventor father and digital marketer daughter duo David and Ariel Holcomb.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Snug Harbor project is the brainchild of surfer Adam Cleary, a third-generation Newport Beach local who became intrigued by wave pools after Kelly Slater unveiled the Surf Ranch a decade ago.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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The designer employs a relentless, immersive approach, constantly seeking inspiration from the physical world.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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The production intentionally blended Eastern and Western elements, drawing inspiration from Sergio Leone while incorporating Japanese Bunraku puppet movements and martial arts traditions.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Once the video featuring Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s kids was shared online, the speculation about the kids would quadruple.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
2 Nov. 2025
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There has been so much analysis and speculation about the young quarterback during his absence.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
1 Nov. 2025
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Karl Popper said that science is about conjecture and refutation.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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These can require more unraveling, and the further back one goes, the more conjecture there is.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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According to the Marijuana Policy Project, as of 2018, there have been approximately 32,000 people still incarcerated for cannabis convictions, despite its legal status in 24 states.—
Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Nov. 2025
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This unique vantage point has given weight to her conviction that human adaptability, not automation, can define true progress.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Brain wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brain%20wave. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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