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
Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
But Stephenson is not about to fall into the trap, as McCormack warns, of having balls bigger than his brains.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 29 May 2026
As part of testing to catalogue the effect of the medication on their bodies, Shapiro took snapshots of their brains before and after.
—Ariana Eunjung Cha, Washington Post, 28 May 2026
Accredited market attendees look set to get a first look at stories bubbling in the brains of some of the most exciting creators in contemporary genre filmmaking.
—Jennie Punter, Variety, 28 May 2026
Former champion Sohum Sukhatankar, who coaches Shrey, said spellers need to fill their brains with the most useful information.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
That same dynamic plays inside our brains.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Lead is a neurotoxin, and exposure to even low levels can damage children’s brains and affect their development.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Recent research has found microplastics in humans, including in the lungs, arterial plaques and brains.
—Ryan Brennan
may 22, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Noun
The materials are found in other animals too, like honeybees, and in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.
—Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
But Stephenson is not about to fall into the trap, as McCormack warns, of having balls bigger than his brains.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 29 May 2026
As part of testing to catalogue the effect of the medication on their bodies, Shapiro took snapshots of their brains before and after.
—Ariana Eunjung Cha, Washington Post, 28 May 2026
Accredited market attendees look set to get a first look at stories bubbling in the brains of some of the most exciting creators in contemporary genre filmmaking.
—Jennie Punter, Variety, 28 May 2026
Former champion Sohum Sukhatankar, who coaches Shrey, said spellers need to fill their brains with the most useful information.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
That same dynamic plays inside our brains.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Lead is a neurotoxin, and exposure to even low levels can damage children’s brains and affect their development.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Recent research has found microplastics in humans, including in the lungs, arterial plaques and brains.
—Ryan Brennan
may 22, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brains
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The tunnel was discovered through intelligence work conducted by agents with the FGR's Criminal Investigation Agency in coordination with Mexico's Security Cabinet.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Pulte will remain as chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and FHFA director in addition to acting as national intelligence director.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
2 June 2026
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Rollins didn’t just make some of the genre’s finest recordings; his muscular sound and intense intellect turned him into an embodiment of jazz itself.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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Their intellect is the highest intellect of any human being on the planet.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Strategic shakeup Usually buying and selling is a cop out, but with where the Red Sox are in their competitive cycle the approach might make some sense.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Goins said the turnout Saturday reflected a sense of unity and hoped the protest would serve as a path forward for change and empowering communities of color, especially.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
Noun
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There’s a good reason that rooms come with binoculars because there is almost too much action to scope.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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That depth was part of the reason the 2001-02 Kings went 61-21 and took the Los Angeles Lakers to seven games in the Western Conference Finals.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 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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