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the part of a person that feels, thinks, perceives, wills, and especially reasons
you'll need the patience of a saint and the cerebrum of a rocket scientist to figure out the solution to this brainteaser
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Recent Examples of cerebrum
The cerebral arteries supply the cerebrum—the largest part of the brain, located above and in front of the brainstem.
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Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 20 July 2025
While the Danionella cerebrum seems harmless now, the noises alone could be scary when heard in the wild.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
As research into Danionella cerebrum continues, scientists hope to gain deeper insights into the broader principles of animal communication.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
The relative size of the bulb is perhaps greater than in any other carnivore, the paper says, but this may just be due to the smallness of the bear’s cerebrum (its central brain).
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 22 June 2023
The cerebrum is the largest, comprising roughly 85 percent of the organ’s total weight.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2023
Much of the growth was in the neocortex, a sublime region of the cerebrum involved in higher cognition and sensory integration.
—Steve Brusatte, Scientific American, 1 June 2022
In addition to the amygdala, areas of the brain important for memory and attention—such as the cerebrum—also have testosterone receptors.
—Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 1 Feb. 2023
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, a stroke in the left hemisphere of the cerebrum can cause aphasia: difficulty finding the right words or understanding what others are saying, or both.
—Time, 13 Oct. 2022
Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 20 July 2025
While the Danionella cerebrum seems harmless now, the noises alone could be scary when heard in the wild.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
As research into Danionella cerebrum continues, scientists hope to gain deeper insights into the broader principles of animal communication.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
The relative size of the bulb is perhaps greater than in any other carnivore, the paper says, but this may just be due to the smallness of the bear’s cerebrum (its central brain).
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 22 June 2023
The cerebrum is the largest, comprising roughly 85 percent of the organ’s total weight.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2023
Much of the growth was in the neocortex, a sublime region of the cerebrum involved in higher cognition and sensory integration.
—Steve Brusatte, Scientific American, 1 June 2022
In addition to the amygdala, areas of the brain important for memory and attention—such as the cerebrum—also have testosterone receptors.
—Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 1 Feb. 2023
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, a stroke in the left hemisphere of the cerebrum can cause aphasia: difficulty finding the right words or understanding what others are saying, or both.
—Time, 13 Oct. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cerebrum
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Yogurt also provides calcium, B vitamins, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and is sometimes fortified with vitamin D. Such nutrients contribute to bone, nerve, brain and immune health.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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Once in the body, CO molecules hijack your red blood cells, overpowering oxygen in the bloodstream and shutting off critical O2 supply to the brain, heart and other organs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Aug. 2025
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Hickman speaks her mind — quick, assertive and, frankly, brave.—
Kylie Volavongsa,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Has the thought of chasing Gunther’s historic 666-day reign crossed your mind?—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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The solipsism of low self-esteem is one of the wonders of the human psyche.—
Vivian Gornick,
New Yorker,
16 Aug. 2025
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By the time Patterson, a University of Chicago Laboratory School and St. Ignatius alumna, traveled west in her early 20s, literature and storytelling were ingrained in her psyche.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Aug. 2025
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Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.—
John Roach,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
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Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.—
J. Harry Jones,
Ramona Sentinel,
19 July 2017
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“Cerebrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cerebrum. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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