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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
  • One of my favorite moments comes when an excited classmate emerges from the library holding a new book of feminist literary theory.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Annie Dillard, the author of Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, Holy the Firm, An American Childhood, and many other major works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and theory, died at the age of 81 on September 15 at her home in Massachusetts.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of theory
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  • That was when the police began to seriously consider the hypothesis that the blood was entering the washing machine from somewhere else.
    — Elvira Navarro, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
  • This kind of attempt to observe without tackling with hypotheses and conjectures and theories, right?
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of hypothesis
Noun
  • Evans will have to compete with wide receiver Deebo Samuel, tight end George Kittle and running back Christian McCaffrey for yards, but the guess here is he’ll be targeted early and often.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Let’s take a guess at probabilities for Sunday’s starter, because math is (sometimes) fun.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of guess
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  • The fictional residence in the 1950s film was the brainchild of production designer Robert Boyle and was named for the movie’s antagonist, Phillip Vandamm, played by actor James Mason.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Sponsored by Hero Esports, the brainchild of Chinese billionaire Dino Ying, the event was the first of its kind outside China and a blueprint for a global sports league envisioned as Monster Trucks for the Terminator era.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of brainchild
Noun
  • That was the case here, and this time the inspiration was Ancient Egypt for a cask finish that’s never been done before.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Other women who inspired her Mohammadi took inspiration from other women’s stories growing up, beginning with her mother.
    — Amir-Hussein Radjy, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of inspiration
Noun
  • Bessent's Treasury Department is ratcheting up pressure on financial institutions as part of its effort to choke off trade and financial flows between Iran and rest of the world, fueling speculation that Chinese banks could be targeted.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
  • But after days of speculation about Merz’s future, there were no prominent public calls Monday for his departure and no sign of a challenge.
    — Geir Moulson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of speculation
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  • 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
  • The Perfect Recipe The proof of the conjecture would require a way to closely connect the bread and cheese of any sandwich.
    — Paulina Rowińska, Quanta Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of conjecture
Noun
  • In a news release announcing the conviction, State’s Attorney Christian Watson extended his gratitude to the New Britain Police Department and Connecticut Judicial Marshals.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026
  • According to the trailer, the docuseries also uses first-person interviews to detail Glitter’s original convictions and years hopping from country to country, including Vietnam, Cuba, and Cambodia to avoid prosecution and jail time.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of conviction

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