1
as in intellect
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
high scores on this test supposedly demonstrate great intelligence
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2
as in information
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
usually received the latest intelligence about how the war was going
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as in wit
exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters
as head of the customer service department, he has handled complaints and disputes with unfailing intelligence and good humor
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Recent Examples of intelligence
Trump supporters point to Trump’s unpredictability as a strength regarding Putin, a former Russian intelligence officer and master manipulator, although questions have been raised about his mental health post-pandemic.
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Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2025
But when those governments then shot down such planes based solely on the intelligence, the Clinton administration halted the assistance.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
Kyiv’s leadership also claimed this week that intelligence suggests Russia is preparing to mount new offensives , rather than preparing for a ceasefire or peace.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
This is why, last week, a group of more than 550 former Israeli generals and intelligence chiefs wrote an open letter to U.S. President Donald Trump, asking him to force their government to end the war.
—Marc Champion, Twin Cities, 14 Aug. 2025
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Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2025
But when those governments then shot down such planes based solely on the intelligence, the Clinton administration halted the assistance.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
Kyiv’s leadership also claimed this week that intelligence suggests Russia is preparing to mount new offensives , rather than preparing for a ceasefire or peace.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
This is why, last week, a group of more than 550 former Israeli generals and intelligence chiefs wrote an open letter to U.S. President Donald Trump, asking him to force their government to end the war.
—Marc Champion, Twin Cities, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intelligence
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This makes abundant sense since AGI will be on par with human intellect and presumably available 24/7 anywhere and anyplace.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Imagine if zombies were just humans who their intellect, but are also homicidal maniacs.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
24 July 2025
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This article was updated with additional information.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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This new play pulses with live music, quick wit, and backstage mayhem, capturing the electric atmosphere of a cultural revolution in the making.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 Aug. 2025
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Lots of Sneaking, Multiple Perspectives When Resident Evil Requiem debuted at the Summer Game Fest, Capcom emphasized that the new protagonist, FBI agent Grace Ashcroft, must rely on her wits and less on her strength to survive.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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The language of poetry speaks to all our senses, my father meant to say.—
Ilya Kaminsky
August 20,
Literary Hub,
20 Aug. 2025
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Still, how easily these customization plays can be integrated with the existing model — one got the sense from the announcement about the four personalities game for the AI replication that many more were not — remains to be seen.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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As the dataset grows, the models get stronger, and stronger models deliver sharper insights.—
David Chou,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Being dominated liberated me (this isn’t a novel insight) and enabled me to reenter social life.—
Michael Robbins,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Here’s more info on the Moses Itauma vs. Dillian Whyte showdown that U.S. viewers can watch on DAZN PPV for $49.99 beginning at 12:45 p.m. ET on Saturday.—
Josh Katzowitz,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Graham Wilson shared this info for the public: Older cases might be missing PDFs.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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Time-traveling romances, space-traveling alien monsters, and celebrities in seriously great shape who want to pass along their wisdom to us normal folk — all this and more await us in this weekend’s friendly neighborhood streaming guide.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Harry also shared with PEOPLE some words of wisdom.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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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
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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 24 Aug. 2025.
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