1
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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2
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
His first administration also launched the now defunct China Initiative, a national security program intended to thwart China’s intelligence activities in the US, including those aimed at stealing emerging technology from research universities.
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Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
Homeland Security Investigations has performed an intelligence threat assessment to gauge the risk to the border czar.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 23 May 2025
Indeed, Trump’s own intelligence agencies found that Maduro is not directing the gang.
—Molly Redden, ProPublica, 23 May 2025
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the launches were being analyzed by South Korean and U.S. intelligence authorities.
—Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
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Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
Homeland Security Investigations has performed an intelligence threat assessment to gauge the risk to the border czar.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 23 May 2025
Indeed, Trump’s own intelligence agencies found that Maduro is not directing the gang.
—Molly Redden, ProPublica, 23 May 2025
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the launches were being analyzed by South Korean and U.S. intelligence authorities.
—Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intelligence
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Along with interactivity, embodied experiences become multi-sensory that bypass the intellect and speak to the heart, connecting facts to emotions and emotions to lasting action.—
Victoria Bousis,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2025
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Season 2 has robbed Ellie of her agency, her rage, her competency, her intellect.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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This story has been updated with additional information.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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The Department of Labor used that information to determine the level of benefits.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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In fact, research has found that some animal species may indeed use wit to strengthen their bonds in the same way that many have the capacity for love, fear, sorrow, guilt, anger, shame, disgust and empathy – and that primates smile and some rats can giggle.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Director Vanessa Stallings’ entertaining and breezy staging brims with razor-sharp wit, physical comedy and pop-out visual surprises.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
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June's sometime lover Nick (Max Minghella) was among the casualties, a man who could never commit to any side of the cause finally fell victim to his own sense of survivalism.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Amazon | Steam | Official Website At this point, Elden Ring is well-known for its epic sense of scale, offering players dozens of hours of meticulous exploration, gradual character progression, and unforgiving enemy encounters that require deliberate care and strategy.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2025
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Historical Odds of Positive Post-Earnings Returns for Gap Some insights on one-day (1D) post-earnings returns: There are 19 earnings data points documented over the past five years, with 14 positive and 5 negative one-day (1D) returns recorded.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Don’t miss these insights from CNBC PRO Pilotless planes are taking flight in China.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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For full ticketing info, visit frontiertouring.com.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
23 May 2025
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Go for an easy-to-produce newsletter that shares must-know info employees need and can be sent out on a regular schedule.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Still, Stuy pitches adoptees on the wisdom of testing.—
Barbara Demick,
New Yorker,
23 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the voters’ wisdom in trying to check pension costs has been repeatedly confirmed.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2025
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The guys up at Auburn rave about his intelligence, his football acumen and his work ethic.—
Creg Stephenson | [email protected],
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 5 Jun. 2025.
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