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
Trump has cut off material aid to Ukraine, yet Washington continues to provide critical intelligence and to sell weapons to European allies, who then pass them to Kyiv.
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Comfort Ero, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Speaking about the shooting, Ceisler, a former military intelligence officer who previously worked at the Pentagon, criticized ICE's role in street-level enforcement.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Sheinbaum credited a new law enforcement strategy that focuses on intelligence gathering and improving coordination across the various agencies that work on public security.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Conversations will evolve and ideas will spread a lot faster as adaptability becomes a new form of intelligence.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intelligence
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The persecution of Trotsky and the Moscow Trials, which caused a rift in the American left, revealed the weakness of Cowley’s party-line political thinking, just as all his other work demonstrated the scope of his literary intellect.—
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Mister Terrific emerges as one of Superman’s smartest anchors, threading intellect through a story preoccupied with power, trust, and what the world expects its heroes to be.—
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Contact information is usually on the shipping label or the carrier’s website.—
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In doing so, drivers can ensure their insurer has accurate information, thereby keeping them protected without paying more than necessary.—
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The verbiage is full of great wordplay and wit, just like a Larry Hart song.—
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Robustly packed with over 30 tracks, including 16 exclusive to the standard edition, the project captures their signature blend of raw honesty, sly wit, and dry humor.—
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So there's really no choice but for the four major conference commissioners to compile a set of rules and guidelines that make at least a marginal bit of sense.—
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Create a sense of order by clearing those surfaces of holiday-specific decor.—
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Going forwards, the idea is for The Overlap to become a media network spanning brands and channels across different sports, while utilizing Global’s data insights and ad sales.—
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The consumer insights group released its 2026 Apparel, Accessories and Footwear Report this week, unveiling insights that could redefine 2026 merchandising bets.—
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Tight, info dense, and short, TDS gathers the latest automotive headlines from around the world and puts them in one place.—
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Additional details for the Winter Classic against the Mammoth, including ticketing info, date and start time, will be announced later.—
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Brought together by filmmaker Saúl Alvídrez, these two radical elders share passion, politics, and wisdom.—
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Sagittarius is the truth-seeker of the zodiac, and its archetype is symbolic of wisdom, expansion and venturing outside of one’s comfort zone.—
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The guys up at Auburn rave about his intelligence, his football acumen and his work ethic.—
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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.—
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“Intelligence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intelligence. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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