brain wave

noun

Definition of brain wavenext
as in theory

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Recent Examples of brain wave These tests track and record different metrics such as blood oxygen level, heart rate, movements of the eyes and legs, brain wave activity and breathing during sleep. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 10 Mar. 2026 In simpler terms, their brain waves and yours can get synchronized. — Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026 In one study, published in , the researchers looked at fast brain waves that flicker about 70 to 150 times per second through a part of the brain involved in speech perception. — Elise Cutts, Scientific American, 12 Feb. 2026 But that brain wave data is still highly personal and can reveal a lot about a person’s mental or emotional state. — Emily Mullin, Wired News, 22 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brain wave
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brain wave
  1. theory
  2. hypothesis
  3. guess
  4. brainchild
  5. inspiration
  6. speculation
  7. conjecture
  8. conviction
Noun
  • Framing theory explains how the presentation of information in the media influences the way people process and interpret it.
    — Heather LaMarre, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
  • His theory didn’t reach far beyond Japan until the translation of his original essay, first in 1978, then in 2005, and again, with Mori’s approval, in 2012.
    — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of theory
Noun
  • Fusion equations meet robotics In nuclear fusion research, Google worked with University of Maryland professor Matt Landreman to identify a broader class of counterexamples to Grad’s conjecture, a mathematical hypothesis dating to 1967.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
  • That hypothesis stems from earlier research by Geoff Cook, the CEO of Noom, a digital health company that is funding the Wharton study.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of hypothesis
Noun
  • Whether that was Holmes speaking or Evans speaking for her is anyone’s guess.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Today’s puzzle took our testers an average of 5 guesses out of 6, or moderately challenging.
    — New York Times Games, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of guess
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  • Little Betty is the brainchild of Dominique Leach, master of barbecue and founder of Lexington Betty Smokehouse in the Pullman neighborhood.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The fair is the brainchild of founder and director Alexandra Karpuchina, the owner of Prague’s Karpuchina Gallery (formerly Black Pearl Gallery).
    — News Desk, Artforum, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of brainchild
Noun
  • The decision to set that tone staggering through all 10 minutes of the extended cut might scan as raw inspiration, placing Spacemen 3 on a narrow band from La Monte Young and Terry Riley to some brilliant dro)))ne future.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The Italian painter, one of his favorites, had drawn inspiration from the city’s vast squares, long arcades and unusual arrangements of light and shadow.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of inspiration
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  • Lisa Fabregas The Fabregas family was flooded with Facebook messages offering help and others fueling speculation.
    — Meghan O'Brien, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026
  • That of course led to knee-jerk speculation that Rice was in contention to either oversee or share power with WarnerMount motion picture co-chairs Josh Greenstein and Dana Goldberg.
    — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of speculation
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  • On its surface, the conjecture concerns the behavior of a particular function.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
  • After Jones shined during his first start, the Gators’ quarterback decision will be scrutinized and dissected, fueling two weeks of endless conjecture leading up to the Georgia game.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of conjecture
Noun
  • Roberts said Ohtani’s conviction lined up with what the manager was hearing from the Dodgers hitting coaches and medical staff.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Kohberger filed a petition in July for post-conviction relief, asking for a trial and seeking to change his guilty plea.
    — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of conviction

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