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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
  • Such theories were substantiated less than half an hour into his debut against Arsenal.
    — Aston Villa, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Kirby applied his theory most prominently in June 2021, when United placed the largest aircraft order in its history, even as its passenger numbers remained far below pre-pandemic levels.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of theory
Noun
  • Most mathematicians assume the Riemann hypothesis to be correct.
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The trust deficit nobody predicted The most surprising finding in Martin’s research cuts against his own hypothesis going in.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of hypothesis
Noun
  • How Chrissie Hynde wound up being that kind of songwriter is anyone’s guess.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The band worked up the new version while masked around a studio coffee table, and Buller sang a scratch vocal in the band’s best guess at Parton’s key.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of guess
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  • Getting Rolling RoboBall is the brainchild of Jangale’s advisor, former NASA robotics engineer Robert Ambrose, who first conceived of the design in 2003.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The first publicly available fund tracking the S&P 500 index was the brainchild of the late John Bogle, founder of The Vanguard Group.
    — Medora Lee, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of brainchild
Noun
  • The inspiration behind Keoghan’s signature eyebrow arch was fully revealed when Majors’ wife, Faith, approached Keoghan at the Kentucky Derby.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • As a young sportswriter studying journalism at the University of Missouri, Seth Wickersham looked to Los Angeles for inspiration.
    — Aaron Reiss, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of inspiration
Noun
  • Despite speculation, Meghan and Prince Harry are still living as private citizens after stepping away from their royal duties in 2020, and are not expected to have a royal residence.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026
  • His return to the Senate follows immense speculation, and conspiracy theories, about his health.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of speculation
Noun
  • That conjecture could be broken down into two separate problems.
    — Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The American public distrusts its legal institutions and media outlets, creating a vacuum in which wild conjecture can bloom.
    — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of conjecture
Noun
  • Judge Anne Hwang determined his prior murder conviction no longer applied as a felony under a landmark 2016 change in California law that barred prosecutors from trying juveniles as adults without a judge’s approval.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The perpetrator has no convictions in North Carolina, but SLF is blaming Cooper.
    — Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of conviction

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