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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
These cognitive changes are consistent with reductions in gray matter volume during pregnancy.
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
The research specifically found a link between HDL particle size and greater gray matter volume on brain scans.
—Hannah Singleton, Health, 15 Jan. 2025
Mindfulness practice leads to increases in regional brain gray matter density
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 17 Mar. 2025
The team found that just one to two units of alcohol a day reduced overall brain volume and gray matter volumes across a number of areas, and microstructures in the white matter.
—New Atlas, 28 Feb. 2025
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
The research specifically found a link between HDL particle size and greater gray matter volume on brain scans.
—Hannah Singleton, Health, 15 Jan. 2025
Mindfulness practice leads to increases in regional brain gray matter density
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 17 Mar. 2025
The team found that just one to two units of alcohol a day reduced overall brain volume and gray matter volumes across a number of areas, and microstructures in the white matter.
—New Atlas, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gray matter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gray matter
Noun
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His sharp sense of storytelling and visionary approach to content has consistently set him apart as a true leader.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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That has always been part of the Trumpist package of maybe not ideas in the sense of grand philosophies but certainly cultural ideas.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Trump earlier this year shut off U.S. military assistance and intelligence sharing for nearly two weeks in the wake of an explosive Oval Office spat with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who was arguing Putin was a deceptive negotiating partner.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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Local media report that several individuals formerly employed by senior DPP officials are under investigation in connection with Chinese intelligence efforts.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Good American Family is about Natalia Grace, a child adopted by Kristine and Michael Barnett who already have three children of their own, one of whom has autism and a genius-level intellect.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Per Kristine's book The Spark, Jacob has autism and a genius-level intellect.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The military has a nonpartisan tradition for a reason.—
Risa Brooks,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Apr. 2025
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For that reason, testing in the privacy of one’s home can be an appealing option — and may help expand screening, Dr. Burstein said.—
Catherine Pearson,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Gray matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gray%20matter. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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