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the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
she's got the gray matter to figure that equation out
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Recent Examples of gray matter
One of the most striking findings was a widespread reduction in gray matter volume (GMV) and cortical thickness across most areas of the cerebral cortex.
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William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
But the Sagittarian brain remains plastic far longer than the gray matter of other signs.
—Fran Tirado, Them, 18 Dec. 2024
The neuroscientists found that gray matter volume was reduced by up to 4.9 percent during pregnancy.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
These cognitive changes are consistent with reductions in gray matter volume during pregnancy.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
But the Sagittarian brain remains plastic far longer than the gray matter of other signs.
—Fran Tirado, Them, 18 Dec. 2024
The neuroscientists found that gray matter volume was reduced by up to 4.9 percent during pregnancy.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
These cognitive changes are consistent with reductions in gray matter volume during pregnancy.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gray matter
Noun
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Notwithstanding its return on investment and the sense of duty espoused by its employees, LB&I was hit especially hard by the most recent wave of firings, employees said.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
5 Mar. 2025
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But the Mac Studio has been around for a few years now, and Apple likely has a better sense of how the Max-versus-Ultra sales break down.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The patent signals Amazon's solution to this long-standing challenge—combining Alexa's voice interface with the deep product intelligence that Rufus has demonstrated since its launch earlier this year.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The United States subsequently paused intelligence sharing and providing security assistance to Ukraine.—
Keir Simmons,
NBC News,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Despite also being the planet that rules over transportation, Mercury is most often referred to as the planet of intellect.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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This movement made known the intellect and talent of Black people and influenced future movements demanding the equal rights that Black people deserved.—
Shantay Robinson,
ARTnews.com,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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No one suspected the underlying reason: cognitive decline due to early-onset Alzheimer's disease.—
Laura Kwerel,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2025
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This is yet another reason why AI can serve humanity but can never replace people outright.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Gray matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gray%20matter. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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