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
Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Our brains are cued by the daily rhythm of the Earth’s rotation and have evolved to sleep at night.
—Holly Haber, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Our brains don’t work that way.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
A lot of kids her age, their brains aren't fully developed, and they are very easily influenced.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Our brains are working differently.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026
Chef Pang Bamrungsin is the brains behind both the Bleu Bear and Silver Sea menus.
—Ella Gonzales
march 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
When some of the dogs in the aging project die, their brains are donated and examined.
—Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Our brains are cued by the daily rhythm of the Earth’s rotation and have evolved to sleep at night.
—Holly Haber, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Our brains don’t work that way.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
A lot of kids her age, their brains aren't fully developed, and they are very easily influenced.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Our brains are working differently.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026
Chef Pang Bamrungsin is the brains behind both the Bleu Bear and Silver Sea menus.
—Ella Gonzales
march 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brains
Noun
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Subsequent congressional investigations concluded both federal and local law enforcement did not sufficiently respond to intelligence reports warning of likely violence that day,.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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And then, again, like just my football intelligence — understanding the game in general.—
Mike Kaye
March 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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How could all their passion and intellect be allowed to go to waste?—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Focusing on Young’s addiction feels reductive, especially when her catalog is filled with humor and intellect and skill.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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A little bit of that football mindset in the sense of you just got to go 1-0 that day.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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It is celebrated with a ceremonious parade that features a cavalcade of men dressed in Roman soldier costumes, evoking a sense of solemn thanksgiving and spiritual devotion.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Lamar said even she was stopped by a sheriff's deputy for no apparent reason, driving a Mercedes Benz with her child in the backseat.—
Cleve R. Wootson Jr. The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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The app also encourages users to write a message to the host during the reservation process about the reason for renting.—
Mary Ramsey
March 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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Shane Stant clubs Kerrigan on the knee and flees the scene.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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To understand what’s next, follow the flow of money and brainpower.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
9 Dec. 2025
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But the Lambert High School team had advantages, beyond audacity and brainpower.—
Bill Whitaker,
CBS News,
1 Dec. 2025
Verb
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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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An overreliance on tools weakens our civilization (and saps the film’s dramatic thrills).—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Brains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brains. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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