as in reasonable
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of, relating to, or involving conscious mental activities (such as thinking, understanding, learning, and remembering)
cognitive development
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Recent Examples of cognitive
Anxiety, depression and cognitive function: A 2025 review in the Journal of Climate Change and Health confirmed that extreme heat worsens all three through serotonin disruption, cortisol spikes and disrupted sleep.
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Allison Palmer
updated June 25,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
And cognitive empathy doesn’t just weaken LeCun’s argument.
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Robert Wright,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The company markets the product as a way to support digestion, immune health, energy metabolism and normal cognitive function, plus hair, skin and nails.
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Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
The findings have since been replicated across multiple follow-up analyses and extended to include women, cognitive outcomes and blood pressure.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cognitive
Allison Palmer
updated June 25,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
And cognitive empathy doesn’t just weaken LeCun’s argument.
—
Robert Wright,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The company markets the product as a way to support digestion, immune health, energy metabolism and normal cognitive function, plus hair, skin and nails.
—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
The findings have since been replicated across multiple follow-up analyses and extended to include women, cognitive outcomes and blood pressure.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cognitive
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To prove religious discrimination in the workplace, a party needs to prove disparate treatment or that the employer failed to make reasonable accommodations for someone trying to practice their religious beliefs.
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Use earphones for music and movies and keep conversations at a reasonable volume.
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While empirical evidence shows that heatwaves are becoming more frequent, longer and more intense, the changes experienced by people around the world -- including how the heat impacts them both during the day and at night -- has not yet been well-studied, the researchers said.
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This approach has genuine empirical support.
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More research from Sean Zerillo on X found that virtually all offensive analytical data has surged over this time period too.
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Multiple draft experts say Graves is favored by analytic models.
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Olivia Rodrigo’s graphic T-shirts, sheer dresses, and keen eye for spotting the season’s hottest best shoes and accessories make her one of the best, effortless styles around.
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Carr was viewed by NBA scouts as athletic with his 42½-inch vertical leap and as having a good jump shot.
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“Cognitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cognitive. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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