as in intellect
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
the president's inner circle of advisers just didn't seem to have the brainpower to deal with the crisis
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Recent Examples of brainpower
Now, researchers and oncologists need to throw their brainpower into understanding how to do that even better, whether with this drug paired with others, or with the next wave of treatments.
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Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
To understand what’s next, follow the flow of money and brainpower.
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Diane Brady,
Fortune,
9 Dec. 2025
But the Lambert High School team had advantages, beyond audacity and brainpower.
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Bill Whitaker,
CBS News,
1 Dec. 2025
When too much brainpower goes toward meeting basic needs like rent or groceries, long-term thinking and innovation fade, depriving society of creativity and progress.
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Scott Ellis,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for brainpower
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
To understand what’s next, follow the flow of money and brainpower.
—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
9 Dec. 2025
But the Lambert High School team had advantages, beyond audacity and brainpower.
—
Bill Whitaker,
CBS News,
1 Dec. 2025
When too much brainpower goes toward meeting basic needs like rent or groceries, long-term thinking and innovation fade, depriving society of creativity and progress.
—
Scott Ellis,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for brainpower
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainpower
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Odysseus is a warrior with wit and intellect, a con man and fabulist who constantly reinvents himself.
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His immediate presence was one of sharp intellect, efficiency and modesty.
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Forty ships transited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to data from maritime intelligence firm Kpler, a number still significantly lower than the average daily crossings before the war with Iran started in February.
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By allowing intelligence and learned capabilities to be shared across robot types, the platform aims to accelerate deployment, improve operational efficiency, and deliver a consistent experience across every aspect of hotel operations, claims Pudu.
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Against that backdrop, some say the ships are offering a surprising sense of connection.
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Since relocating to Los Angeles, Gonzalez’s small downtown team has scaled Happy Organics into a design-forward brand carried by major retailers, anchored in local maker communities and a sense of purpose.
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“Brainpower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainpower. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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