as in to communicate
to engage in an exchange of information or ideas
they brainstormed about ways to raise money for their organization
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Recent Examples of brainstorm
Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Fans are already brainstorming twists.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
The Tomo collaboration began with representatives from each retailer gathering to brainstorm on an overall concept.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2025
Adding a daybed in gingham, especially one done up in the coastal blue Perennials upholstery that winks at Dorothy’s iconic dress, is a clever way to play up the timeless print when brainstorming a new bedroom furniture layout.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
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Noun
From that moment, McGuire began brainstorming ways to make the announcement to Rose truly special.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Fans are already brainstorming twists.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
The Tomo collaboration began with representatives from each retailer gathering to brainstorm on an overall concept.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2025
Adding a daybed in gingham, especially one done up in the coastal blue Perennials upholstery that winks at Dorothy’s iconic dress, is a clever way to play up the timeless print when brainstorming a new bedroom furniture layout.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainstorm
Verb
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All the while, guests learn the lore of the buildings and even attempt to communicate with the spirits that haunt them.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Be prepared with some French phrases, which go a long way in communicating with locals, many of whom only speak French.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Define which activities — such as team meetings, brainstorming sessions, or mentoring — benefit most from in-person interaction.—
Peter Cappelli,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Golden State Killer has a similar chilling effect on brainstorming.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Low magnesium can raise your risk for muscle cramps, weakness, spasms, and overall pain.—
Kirstyn Hill,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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These faulty proteins accumulate in a deep brain structure called the striatum and cause symptoms such as uncontrollable movements, muscle spasms and cognitive decline that worsen over time.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As most pregnant people can attest, talking to your baby while they are still safely tucked away in the womb is one of the most comforting ways to feel that the two of you are connected.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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Alice Marie Johnson, some people are trying to talk to Trump at Mar-a-Lago, some people are trying to get on Fox News to pitch their case.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
8 Oct. 2025
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Chef Amosu shared his inspiration for this momentous occasion and why having ownership of narratives that depict the cultures of Africa matters.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
8 Oct. 2025
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Shooting real vehicles on real city streets had the advantage of providing Ronning with inspiration just by taking cues from his environment.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Symptoms of the more serious illness include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness and paralysis, according to the CDC.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Common listeriosis symptoms include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions, sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms, according to the Cleveland Clinic and the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sources of succor and disquiet—currents which Winter has ridden in life and art—each female elder is a maternal presence who offers complementary textures to the tapestry Winter has woven from threads of experience and sheer imagination.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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The house’s spectacle in Grand Palais and fashion show is rooted in technological, futuristic and artisanal imaginations, while experiencing a dichotomy with the reinvention of clothing, which carries a sensitive memory of the past — projecting a constellation of colors, codes and values.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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Wall Street holds near record highs in a government-data blackout , with enough rotational energy toward left-behind groups, refreshed confidence in the AI spending frenzy, certainty of a Fed rate cut this month and speculative aggression in lower-quality longshots to keep the indexes aloft.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Red Sox have room to pay him now that Rafael Devers' contract is off the books, but Bregman could cause a frenzy in free agency.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Brainstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainstorm. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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