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Recent Examples of intelligence Supply chain intelligence firm Overhaul projected at the outset of the year that cargo theft would increase by 22 percent between 2024 and 2025; in 2024, cargo thefts increased by 49 percent, as compared with 2023. Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 22 July 2025 The 44th commander in chief’s office debunked the claim that an intelligence report released last week by Trump Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard somehow amounts to new evidence against Obama or losing 2016 Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025 In states such as Illinois, which boasts about 12 million acres of corn, that adds up to 48 billion gallons of water daily – enough to fill 73,000 Olympic-size swimming pools, according to Taranis, a crop intelligence firm. Katie Wiseman, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 July 2025 The official said that Israel had shared the intelligence with President Donald Trump but was preparing to strike with or without a green light or participation from the United States and that American support was not a condition for Israel’s decision to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities. Andrea Mitchell, NBC news, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for intelligence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intelligence
Noun
  • Technology becomes an extension and augmentation of our intellect.
    Nino Letteriello, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
  • Hadar was known for his gentle character, sharp intellect and deep artistic talent.
    Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • Under a tent behind him, trays of hamburgers and chips waited, along with workers and counselors from Louisville’s Office of Violence Prevention, armed with fliers, water bottles and information for local resources.
    Keely Doll, The Courier-Journal, 23 July 2025
  • The company will work with law enforcement on the value of information provided, McFadden said.
    Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 July 2025
Noun
  • The same substantive deficits afflict Louise-Parker, too, whose bright eyes and brusque wit are wasted in a role that’s villainous potential exists only in exposition.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 July 2025
  • Stripped of her powers under a red sun, Supergirl must rely on her grit, compassion and wits to guide Ruthye on a path of vengeance and justice, ultimately confronting the nature of violence and power.
    Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • The loud, brazen demeanor adopted by many pastors inspires mass trances and a sense of divine supremacy.
    Emi Eleode, Time, 14 July 2025
  • Does this album feel different from other projects after achieving that sense of liberation?
    Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • Here are some insights regarding one-day (1D) post-earnings returns: There have been 20 earnings data points recorded over the last five years, with 10 positive and 10 negative one-day (1D) returns observed.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • Women’s Sports will also feature networking opportunities and exclusive insights into the tools and platforms transforming the women’s sports industry.
    Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • Any more info would spoil a twisty, richly visual tale, yet Pacino is upfront that the film’s claustrophobic feelings were a result of feeling creatively restless during COVID.
    William Earl, Variety, 24 July 2025
  • Prelim info is stolen Camaro wrecked into a small bus pulling a trailer.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • People listen more attentively to the vice president than the assistant, regardless of their wisdom.
    Gamze Acar Bayraktaroglu, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
  • There are many great cocktail books out there, penned by incredibly talented bartenders who are more than willing to share their wisdom.
    Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • The guys up at Auburn rave about his intelligence, his football acumen and his work ethic.
    Creg Stephenson | cstephenson@al.com, al, 20 Jan. 2023
  • But Lord knows, there’s a mountain of acumen and perspicacity or, in plain terms, good horse sense stored in those minds and souls.
    Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Jan. 2023

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“Intelligence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intelligence. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.

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