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as in intellect
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
high scores on this test supposedly demonstrate great intelligence
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as in information
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
usually received the latest intelligence about how the war was going
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as in wit
exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters
as head of the customer service department, he has handled complaints and disputes with unfailing intelligence and good humor
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Recent Examples of intelligence
Andrew Harnik / Getty Images Ratcliffe, a former Texas congressman, served as director of national intelligence in the final months of Mr. Trump's first term.
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Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2025
But Humanity’s Last Exam is aimed at determining how good A.I. systems are at answering complex questions across a wide variety of academic subjects, giving us what might be thought of as a general intelligence score.
—Kevin Roose, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The third company is an Egyptian security company, which has been approved by the Egyptian intelligence service and that will also deploy security guards to Gaza, a senior Israeli official said.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 23 Jan. 2025
Trump's selection of Gabbard has drawn scrutiny over her lack of a background in intelligence, along with her views on Russia, recently deposed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad and other U.S. adversaries.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2025
But Humanity’s Last Exam is aimed at determining how good A.I. systems are at answering complex questions across a wide variety of academic subjects, giving us what might be thought of as a general intelligence score.
—Kevin Roose, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The third company is an Egyptian security company, which has been approved by the Egyptian intelligence service and that will also deploy security guards to Gaza, a senior Israeli official said.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 23 Jan. 2025
Trump's selection of Gabbard has drawn scrutiny over her lack of a background in intelligence, along with her views on Russia, recently deposed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad and other U.S. adversaries.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intelligence
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Franklin’s Pragmatic Idealism: Impact Over Ideology Franklin’s brilliance was not only in his intellect but in his ability to turn ideas into real-world solutions.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Reeder’s a smallish winger (5-foot-10, 170 pounds) who relies on his on-ice intellect to navigate the ice, play off his linemates, find pockets of space and distribute.—
Scott Wheeler,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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Anyone with information regarding the death of Houston Jr. are urged to call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Jackson Health System, a public safety net provider in Miami, said in a statement that quarterly reports to the state don’t contain individual patient information.—
Vanessa G Sánchez and Daniel Chang,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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Despite the initial wave of dissension, Hyun-ju has championed herself as a fan favorite on social media due to her cunning, bravery, wit and relatability.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
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Intellectual playfulness, which involves using humor and wit to navigate tough situations, was also linked to lower anxiety in relationships.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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While free-agent slugger Pete Alonso makes the most sense to fill that void, president of baseball operations David Stearns could be looking elsewhere for external solutions.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Hindu family, in other words, will not be coerced into sending their children to the Lutheran school in the sense that they will be tossed into jail if their kids go to the secular school.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
28 Jan. 2025
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Here, experts offer Newsweek some insights into managing the rising costs of pet health care.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Investors will also await the personal consumption expenditures price index — the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge — on Friday, which will offer insights into the health of the U.S. economy.—
Sean Conlon,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
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Another sneaky tactic is phishing, where scammers trick you into giving away your card info by posing as legitimate companies via emails or fake websites.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Happy to meet at your place and discuss, please send me your contact info.—
Jayson Stark,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Reaching the remarkable age of 100 is a reflection of a life filled with wisdom, love and countless memories cherished.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Throughout the conversation, Teni’s inherent wisdom—which is way beyond her years—shines through.—
Kyle Eustice,
SPIN,
24 Jan. 2025
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The guys up at Auburn rave about his intelligence, his football acumen and his work ethic.—
Creg Stephenson | cstephenson@al.com,
al,
20 Jan. 2023
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But Lord knows, there’s a mountain of acumen and perspicacity or, in plain terms, good horse sense stored in those minds and souls.—
Gordon Monson,
The Salt Lake Tribune,
8 Jan. 2023
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“Intelligence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intelligence. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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