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the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
she's got the gray matter to figure that equation out
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Recent Examples of gray matter
The gray matter in our brains as early teenagers is actually the fullest of our lives.
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Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
The researchers found that those who passed the exam had an increase in gray matter and enhanced memory.
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Amanda Gardner,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
White matter, so named because of a pale, fatty substance called myelin that wraps the bundles of nerves, carries information between gray matter areas like highways in the brain.
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Christopher M. Filley,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2026
Long-term, alcohol damages the brain by shrinking white and gray matter, dulling rewards, and overactivating the stress system.
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Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gray matter
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
The researchers found that those who passed the exam had an increase in gray matter and enhanced memory.
—
Amanda Gardner,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
White matter, so named because of a pale, fatty substance called myelin that wraps the bundles of nerves, carries information between gray matter areas like highways in the brain.
—
Christopher M. Filley,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2026
Long-term, alcohol damages the brain by shrinking white and gray matter, dulling rewards, and overactivating the stress system.
—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gray matter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gray matter
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Against that backdrop, some say the ships are offering a surprising sense of connection.
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Since relocating to Los Angeles, Gonzalez’s small downtown team has scaled Happy Organics into a design-forward brand carried by major retailers, anchored in local maker communities and a sense of purpose.
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Forty ships transited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to data from maritime intelligence firm Kpler, a number still significantly lower than the average daily crossings before the war with Iran started in February.
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By allowing intelligence and learned capabilities to be shared across robot types, the platform aims to accelerate deployment, improve operational efficiency, and deliver a consistent experience across every aspect of hotel operations, claims Pudu.
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Odysseus is a warrior with wit and intellect, a con man and fabulist who constantly reinvents himself.
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His immediate presence was one of sharp intellect, efficiency and modesty.
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But this also is among the reasons her books are considered must-reads in the classroom, and contemporary classics.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers made headlines in 2025 for a number of reasons.
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“Gray matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gray%20matter. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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