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gray matter

noun

Definition of gray matter

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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 researchers measured the participants’ vitamin C levels using blood samples and performed MRI scans to calculate the volume of gray matter and white matter in their brains. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026 Results showed that participants with higher plasma vitamin C levels tended to have more gray matter volume and more connectivity in their default mode network than peers who had less vitamin C circulating in their blood. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 June 2026 The clearest finding is a reduction in gray matter in areas of the brain linked to empathy, understanding other people’s perspectives and social bonds, Saxbe said. — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 10 May 2026 The gray matter in our brains as early teenagers is actually the fullest of our lives. — Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gray matter

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Bieber and Gausman are the two names on this list that make the most sense to bring back.

— Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Karrahboooo’s flow, kind of like Veeze or Lucki, manages to feel both laid back and conversational and deeply and intricately rhythmic, an almost enchanting combination made more potent by Karrahbooo’s almost dance-leaning sense of melody.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026

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Soundcore Earbuds Labor Day Weekend Deal The Soundcore Space A40 Earbuds build an invisible wall against the chaos with an adaptive ANC intelligence matrix that actively isolates up to 98% of ambient noise.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
Germany's domestic intelligence classifies the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt as extremist.

— Esme Nicholson, NPR, 6 Sep. 2026

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Ray Washburne, co-chair of the Dallas host committee, said there were strong reasons for some lawmakers and candidates to pass on attending.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
Rogers did not give a specific reason for her departure from the Education Department, which was first reported by National Public Radio.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

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