1
as in genius
a very smart person
the brains all sit together at lunch
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2
as in intelligence
often brains plural
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
you have the brains to figure out that problem on your own
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as in mind
the part of a person that feels, thinks, perceives, wills, and especially reasons
I'd love to get inside his brain and experience the world as he experiences it
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as in to skull
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Recent Examples of brain
Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
As anyone who's ever seen a mouse navigate a maze knows, the animals are often used in studies to understand the way in which brains function.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 29 Dec. 2024
Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 31 July 2025
Scientists have revealed the strongest evidence yet that lifestyle changes, including diet, exercise and brain training, can help keep your brain young.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 31 July 2025
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Humans tend to put our own intelligence on a pedestal.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
As anyone who's ever seen a mouse navigate a maze knows, the animals are often used in studies to understand the way in which brains function.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 29 Dec. 2024
Verb
Talking helps pass the time and stimulates your brain.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 31 July 2025
Scientists have revealed the strongest evidence yet that lifestyle changes, including diet, exercise and brain training, can help keep your brain young.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brain
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There is no wild leap into genius on Something Beautiful.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
25 July 2025
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The genius Wagenius was an active-duty US soldier stationed at bases in South Korea and Texas.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
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Trump also hinted on Tuesday that Obama could be prosecuted after the latter’s administration reportedly ignored intelligence community assessments suggesting that Russia wasn’t directly meddling in the 2016 election.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
23 July 2025
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Within 3-6 years: Widespread artificial general intelligence (AGI) emerges, with machines rivaling our brightest minds across intellectual domains.—
Arafat Kabir,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test your knowledge simultaneously.—
Sally Hoelscher,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
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However, keep in mind that mold tests aren’t definitive.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
28 July 2025
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And, most incredibly, not after skulling a bunker shot on the par-5 14th, then hacking out to 30 feet.—
Daniel Rapaport,
SI.com,
13 June 2019
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The ball was sitting on such tight grass that he easily could have chunked or skulled it.—
Daniel Rapaport,
SI.com,
17 June 2019
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Much of Superman's second act is spent inside a 'pocket dimension' used by Lex Luthor and his LuthorCorp scientists and tech wizards.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
17 July 2025
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The company announced a TV series based on all seven books about the boy wizard written by J.K. Rowling.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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Technology becomes an extension and augmentation of our intellect.—
Nino Letteriello,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Hadar was known for his gentle character, sharp intellect and deep artistic talent.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Instead, Greene has God—or rather, Sarah’s relationship with God—wreak great suffering upon her psyche.—
Terry Nguyen
July 23,
Literary Hub,
23 July 2025
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Feeling seen has a powerful effect on the psyche and will act as a motivating factor to continue excelling in their tasks.—
Janine Schindler,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Suárez fell behind 3-0 in the count to Ohtani, and on the next pitch, Suárez beaned Ohtani with a 100 mph fastball to the right shoulder.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2025
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It’s been an eventful couple of weeks for Brady, who accidentally beaned a media buyer with an errant pass meant for Rob Gronkowski during Fox’s May 12 upfront presentation in New York.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Brain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brain. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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