as in intelligence
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
you have the brains to figure out that problem on your own
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Recent Examples of brains
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
Science has demonstrated that our brains are neuroplastic, and always ready for stimulation.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
The jury found the algorithms are intentionally engineered to exploit the developing brains of children.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
In 2024, for example, more than 700 newborns died from spontaneous bleeding in their brains, which could have been complicated by liver disease or prematurity.
—Duaa Eldeib, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
The older sodium lights typically had a color temperature of around 1,900 Kelvins, which our brains interpret as warm and cozy, almost like a fire.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
In the wild, marine sponges are delicate, simple living organisms, lacking brains, organs, and nervous systems, despite having risen in pop culture via a certain cartoon character with square pants.
—Erik Trinidad, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Creator Kay is the brains behind shows like Hijack and Lupin.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 May 2026
That should help ensure that when two Sabi users think of typing out a particular word, the exact same word appears on screen – despite the signals from their brains potentially differing somewhat.
—New Atlas, 3 May 2026
Noun
The system’s most notable feature is its dual-core architecture, which allows the two quantum processing units to work simultaneously, similar to two interconnected brains.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
Science has demonstrated that our brains are neuroplastic, and always ready for stimulation.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
The jury found the algorithms are intentionally engineered to exploit the developing brains of children.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
In 2024, for example, more than 700 newborns died from spontaneous bleeding in their brains, which could have been complicated by liver disease or prematurity.
—Duaa Eldeib, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
The older sodium lights typically had a color temperature of around 1,900 Kelvins, which our brains interpret as warm and cozy, almost like a fire.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
In the wild, marine sponges are delicate, simple living organisms, lacking brains, organs, and nervous systems, despite having risen in pop culture via a certain cartoon character with square pants.
—Erik Trinidad, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Creator Kay is the brains behind shows like Hijack and Lupin.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 May 2026
That should help ensure that when two Sabi users think of typing out a particular word, the exact same word appears on screen – despite the signals from their brains potentially differing somewhat.
—New Atlas, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brains
Noun
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Charles is expected to talk about the defense, intelligence and security ties the countries have shared for decades.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Belarus’ presidential press service said the negotiations had involved intelligence services from seven countries.—
Claudia Ciobanu,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Curating is 20% research, intellect, and critique, and 80% organization, coordination, and logistics.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
8 May 2026
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Thomas says that your sector of communications, intellect and ideas will be activated now.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Pisces Moon sharpens intuition and helps subtle signals make sense.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Slowing its introduction makes no more sense than efforts to delay electrification would’ve made in the 1880s.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The assassination attempt failed — and Hinckley was arrested, tried and found not guilty by reason of insanity in 1982.—
Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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McCollum’s line was one of the biggest reasons the game never got complicated.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Their top-30 visits, where NFL clubs host prospects at their facilities to gather further intel, are often smokescreens.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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These are in addition to private members clubs The Wilde and Cipriani, among other highlights.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Jan. 2026
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Now, researchers and oncologists need to throw their brainpower into understanding how to do that even better, whether with this drug paired with others, or with the next wave of treatments.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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To understand what’s next, follow the flow of money and brainpower.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
9 Dec. 2025
Verb
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But the plot also retains a serial quality that saps momentum and betrays its TV roots.—
Naveen Kumar,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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But hamate surgery often saps a hitter of power, something Lindor, Carroll and Holliday were expected to supply in 2026.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Brains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brains. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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