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the part of a person that feels, thinks, perceives, wills, and especially reasons
you'll need the patience of a saint and the cerebrum of a rocket scientist to figure out the solution to this brainteaser
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Recent Examples of cerebrum
The cerebral arteries supply the cerebrum—the largest part of the brain, located above and in front of the brainstem.
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Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 20 July 2025
While the Danionella cerebrum seems harmless now, the noises alone could be scary when heard in the wild.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
As research into Danionella cerebrum continues, scientists hope to gain deeper insights into the broader principles of animal communication.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
The relative size of the bulb is perhaps greater than in any other carnivore, the paper says, but this may just be due to the smallness of the bear’s cerebrum (its central brain).
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 22 June 2023
The cerebrum is the largest, comprising roughly 85 percent of the organ’s total weight.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2023
Much of the growth was in the neocortex, a sublime region of the cerebrum involved in higher cognition and sensory integration.
—Steve Brusatte, Scientific American, 1 June 2022
In addition to the amygdala, areas of the brain important for memory and attention—such as the cerebrum—also have testosterone receptors.
—Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 1 Feb. 2023
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, a stroke in the left hemisphere of the cerebrum can cause aphasia: difficulty finding the right words or understanding what others are saying, or both.
—Time, 13 Oct. 2022
Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 20 July 2025
While the Danionella cerebrum seems harmless now, the noises alone could be scary when heard in the wild.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
As research into Danionella cerebrum continues, scientists hope to gain deeper insights into the broader principles of animal communication.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
The relative size of the bulb is perhaps greater than in any other carnivore, the paper says, but this may just be due to the smallness of the bear’s cerebrum (its central brain).
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 22 June 2023
The cerebrum is the largest, comprising roughly 85 percent of the organ’s total weight.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2023
Much of the growth was in the neocortex, a sublime region of the cerebrum involved in higher cognition and sensory integration.
—Steve Brusatte, Scientific American, 1 June 2022
In addition to the amygdala, areas of the brain important for memory and attention—such as the cerebrum—also have testosterone receptors.
—Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 1 Feb. 2023
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, a stroke in the left hemisphere of the cerebrum can cause aphasia: difficulty finding the right words or understanding what others are saying, or both.
—Time, 13 Oct. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cerebrum
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These pro-inflammatory omega-6 fats inflame your gut lining, clog your brain and arteries, and stick around for the long haul.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Being hooked on nicotine means your brain is always screaming for another hit of the drug.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
1 Aug. 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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Pitchers such as Sandy Alcántara, Edward Cabrera, Mitch Keller, Zac Gallen or Merrill Kelly come to mind as the new targets for the Cubs.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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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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Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.—
John Roach,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
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Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.—
J. Harry Jones,
Ramona Sentinel,
19 July 2017
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“Cerebrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cerebrum. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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