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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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Kirsch said the shooting didn’t just shatter the sense of safety and security locally.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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But there is the sense that what's happening is bigger than both of them.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
TIME,
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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Moretti's aware of Ariel's intellect and always wants to be one step ahead of her, making for an enthralling game of cat and mouse.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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The versatile Chestnut, 56, leads with intellect, charm and six-pack abs as Dr. John Watson, the beloved colleague of the apparently deceased Sherlock Holmes, in CBS' modern series.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 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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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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“Gray matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gray%20matter. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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