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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
In the enactive approach, this restless renegotiation gives rise to our higher cognitive functions.
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Amanda Gefter, Quanta Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
That’s a bunch of different studies of what cognition actually is and the degree to which cognitive life, being sentient, is being divided against yourself.
—Sarah Lewin Frasier, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2026
The 14-year study, which was published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, found a clear link between higher levels of optimism and a lower risk of cognitive decline.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Gyaw Way made his first court appearance Thursday, and a judge ordered an evaluation for mental illness or cognitive impairment to determine his competency to proceed.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
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Amanda Gefter, Quanta Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
That’s a bunch of different studies of what cognition actually is and the degree to which cognitive life, being sentient, is being divided against yourself.
—Sarah Lewin Frasier, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2026
The 14-year study, which was published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, found a clear link between higher levels of optimism and a lower risk of cognitive decline.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Gyaw Way made his first court appearance Thursday, and a judge ordered an evaluation for mental illness or cognitive impairment to determine his competency to proceed.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cognitive
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The union also wants to ensure that workers have a reasonable amount of overtime, mandatory overtime and on-call hours, Beck said.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Its reasonable prices combined with the speedy, mobile-friendly claims process make this brand an excellent option for many travelers.—
Liz Knueven,Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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But a new, experimental blood test developed by researchers at Duke Health and the University of Minnesota might someday provide empirical clues — at least in the sense of short-term survival.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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There is also growing empirical evidence that poorly implemented AI simply increases work intensity — flooding organizations with output that still requires human attention, judgment, and correction.—
Omar Abbosh,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Science and art are often held up as opposites — the logical and analytical versus the creative and emotional, the domain of the left brain hemisphere versus the right, the yang versus the yin.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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This Earth sign is deeply analytical, introspective and is often associated with themes surrounding healing, self-improvement and mental health, which strongly resonates with her portrayal of Rue Bennett.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Lemon Poppyseed Muffins Trader Joe’s muffins have a good reputation—and for good reason.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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And the rigmarole of international travel is a very good reason.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Cognitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cognitive. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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