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of, relating to, or involving conscious mental activities (such as thinking, understanding, learning, and remembering)
cognitive development
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Recent Examples of cognitive
Prosecutors said that the victim, who isn't associated with any gangs, suffered cognitive and vision issues for several months after the assault.
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Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Broadly speaking, studies have found that excessive screen time of certain types may have some negative effects on kids, including an increase in anxiety and depression, a reduction in attention span and the ability to manage emotions, lower academic achievements and cognitive issues.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2026
Norepinephrine is tied closely to alertness and cognitive focus, which helps explain why participants in cold-exposure studies often report heightened mental clarity right after immersion.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Creatine is used to support aspects of athletic performance, enhance muscle recovery after exercise, and certain aspects of cognitive function.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2026
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Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Broadly speaking, studies have found that excessive screen time of certain types may have some negative effects on kids, including an increase in anxiety and depression, a reduction in attention span and the ability to manage emotions, lower academic achievements and cognitive issues.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2026
Norepinephrine is tied closely to alertness and cognitive focus, which helps explain why participants in cold-exposure studies often report heightened mental clarity right after immersion.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Creatine is used to support aspects of athletic performance, enhance muscle recovery after exercise, and certain aspects of cognitive function.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cognitive
Adjective
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And that is actually a reasonable price for those books.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Bowman noted the authority is guided by state law and case law in its decisions and deciding what is just and reasonable by a preponderance of evidence.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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These systems are key for assessing trajectory, guidance behavior, and reentry vehicle deployment, providing the empirical data necessary to certify the missile’s operational readiness.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 May 2026
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In practice, these companies also seem to be selling an empirical assessment of worker productivity, down to the minute.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Oritain’s proprietary forensic origin verification methodology uses multiple analytical techniques, including isotopes, trace elements and non-traditional isotopes, along with statistical modeling through a global reference database to ensure supply chain transparency.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Maybe Cora wasn’t fully bought in to Breslow’s analytical ways or simply had his own ideas about how to best move forward.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With the naked eye and especially through good binoculars, its conjunction with a slender crescent moon on May 18 will be very pleasing to see.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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May 21 – June 20 A good idea turns into real progress faster than expected.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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“Cognitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cognitive. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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