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verb

ˈbrān-ˌstȯrm How to pronounce brainstorm (audio)
Definition of brainstormnext
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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noun

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as in brainstorming

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as in spasm

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Recent Examples of brainstorm
Verb
Lilypad’s creativity-zapping existence throws off Pixar’s ability to brainstorm a dynamic story. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026 To keep the good vibes alive, discuss the highlights of your trip and brainstorm ways to incorporate those elements into your everyday life. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 June 2026 Glatzer immediately brainstormed the character of Duncan Park, the insecure CEO played by Billy Magnussen in the series. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 11 June 2026 The ideas that move your business forward rarely come from the meeting in which everyone is brainstorming on demand. — William Jones june 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for brainstorm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainstorm
  1. communicate
  2. brainstorming
  3. spasm
  4. talk
  5. inspiration
  6. convulsion
  7. imagination
  8. frenzy
Verb
  • Diagnosed with Alzheimer's, severe dementia with agitation, depression, and anxiety, the woman was confused, had difficulty communicating her needs, and hit aides.
    — Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026
  • In parts of the city that have no internet connection, bus drivers are now using walkie-talkies to communicate about where drones are flying.
    — Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Definition of communicate
Noun
  • Not routine expense reports or emails, but the messy, generative work of brainstorming and writing.
    — Vicki Phillips, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • In any event, this is an excellent transit for brainstorming, networking, pitching, collaborating and finding clever solutions.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of brainstorming
Noun
  • Tyler Glasnow is even further away from pitching in big-league games as his back spasms have kept him out for months.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • The Dodgers’ starting pitching depth has buoyed them through injuries to Snell, Tyler Glasnow (back spasms) and now Ohtani.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of spasm
Verb
  • But our readers cannot get a full view of the community when people are too afraid to talk.
    — Annabelle Garland, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026
  • OpenAI is adding its latest, most-advanced voice capabilities to the ChatGPT desktop app, allowing users to talk to their computers and ask the AI to complete tasks in a stream-of-consciousness, hands-free manner.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 23 July 2026
Definition of talk
Noun
  • For much of the second half, Argentina played with plenty of perspiration, but little by way of inspiration.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • That is exactly the kind of inspiration Disney believed great experiences should create.
    — Jack Kennedy, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
Definition of inspiration
Noun
  • Later Wednesday, Mexico City Health Secretary Nadine Gasman, told a news conference that another man, about 30, was treated by emergency personnel after suffering an epileptic seizure, convulsions, and gastrointestinal bleeding.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
  • It is known to cause neurological problems, convulsions and comas, with children particularly at risk.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of convulsion
Noun
  • The new college will build on the California College of the Arts' legacy, integrating advanced technology with artistic imagination and design to cultivate future creators.
    — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The bricks allow children and fans to build anything from their imagination, according to the release.
    — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026
Definition of imagination
Noun
  • The feeding frenzy for Parsons follows the similar hunt to land Obsession director Barker’s next original project.
    — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2026
  • After all, cyclosporiasis cases traditionally rise in the summer, and the frenzy of news around the parasite likely prompted people who typically would have weathered the illness at home to get tested.
    — Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
Definition of frenzy

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