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
Winning The Battle For Attention In an economy that runs on brainpower, employee attention is an organization's most precious resource.
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Scott Hitchins, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Throw in the time, money, and brainpower to turn ideas into reality.
—Kirill Vladimirovich, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Dehydration can also negatively impact mood, so staying hydrated is essential for both your brainpower and overall well-being.27
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—Roxana Ehsani, Health, 24 Sep. 2024
Given the longevity of the Eagles – 52 years, as Henley reminded during the show – and the unquestionable success of their farewell tour thus far, the band didn’t need to invest the money, effort and brainpower required for a Sphere production.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024
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Scott Hitchins, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Throw in the time, money, and brainpower to turn ideas into reality.
—Kirill Vladimirovich, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Dehydration can also negatively impact mood, so staying hydrated is essential for both your brainpower and overall well-being.27
15.
—Roxana Ehsani, Health, 24 Sep. 2024
Given the longevity of the Eagles – 52 years, as Henley reminded during the show – and the unquestionable success of their farewell tour thus far, the band didn’t need to invest the money, effort and brainpower required for a Sphere production.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainpower
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Everett’s Jim is not the caricature often associated with Twain’s portrayal but a literate, introspective man whose intellect and strategic thinking shine through.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
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Your gift will want to spark their imagination, feed their intellect or support their adventures—literally, as the sign loves long-distance travel.Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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In response, the Treasury Department, along with the FBI and intelligence agencies, has taken steps to secure affected systems and investigate the attack's scope.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Chinese hacker groups affiliated with the CCP have been well documented by U.S. intelligence agencies.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Dec. 2024
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Investment researcher Jefferies described the deal as requiring more details and missing a sense of urgency to match the pace of change in the industry.Neil Winton, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Most offensive lines embrace that sense of pride that comes with doing the anonymous, dirty work in the trenches, but this Broncos unit has leaned in as a group tasked with clearing running lanes for Jeanty despite suffering multiple injuries and facing lineup shuffling this season.Justin Williams, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Brainpower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainpower. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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