as in proficiency
a highly developed skill in or knowledge of something
he has a movie IQ that is off the charts
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Recent Examples of IQ
Recent scrutiny of fluoride There has been pushback to water fluoridation since the practice became popular, and in recent years opponents to the practice have expressed concerns over potential impacts on IQ.
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Joseph Choi, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Other recent research, including a 2024 study from Australia has found no association between childhood IQ and fluoride exposure level.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2025
In a November social media post, Kennedy claimed fluoride is linked to a variety of health issues, including arthritis, bone fractures, bone cancer, IQ loss, neurodevelopmental disorders and thyroid disease — but experts disagree.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
In a statement emailed to the Free Press, a GM spokesperson said the company introduced six new products in less than a year that represent the future of the brand: Escalade IQ, Escalade MCM, Optiq, Vistiq, Lyriq-V and Cadillac CT5.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
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Joseph Choi, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Other recent research, including a 2024 study from Australia has found no association between childhood IQ and fluoride exposure level.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2025
In a November social media post, Kennedy claimed fluoride is linked to a variety of health issues, including arthritis, bone fractures, bone cancer, IQ loss, neurodevelopmental disorders and thyroid disease — but experts disagree.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
In a statement emailed to the Free Press, a GM spokesperson said the company introduced six new products in less than a year that represent the future of the brand: Escalade IQ, Escalade MCM, Optiq, Vistiq, Lyriq-V and Cadillac CT5.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for IQ
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Follow Shopify’s lead in including AI proficiency in feedback loops — whether through peer reviews, OKRs or team dashboards.—
Douglas B. Laney,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, applicants must now pass a language proficiency test and attend an in-person interview.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2025
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“IQ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/IQ. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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