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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
Civil rights groups and democracy-defending organizations have staged their own tabletop exercises brainstorming and rehearsing various scenarios. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026 This includes brainstorming with other writers and discussing potential show topics before building out a set. — Ryan P. C. Trimble, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 The two started brainstorming theme entries for this puzzle over the winter holidays two years ago. — Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 12 Sep. 2026 Rock went as far as to brainstorm some ideas for a future spinoff, starring himself. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 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
  • Two agents with very different knowledge or assumptions may struggle to communicate or pursue the same goal.
    — Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Robert Popowski allegedly began communicating with the undercover detective in July, according to law enforcement officials.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of communicate
Noun
  • Byrne remembers recognizing the line during their brainstorming session.
    — Fred Topel, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Their flexibility is useful when writing, summarizing, brainstorming, or answering broad questions.
    — Ethan Stone, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of brainstorming
Noun
  • Three people in their 20s who were shot to death early Sunday in spasms of gunfire unconnected other than by their proximity in the Deep Ellum section of Dallas have been publicly identified.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Washington will need to help both Europe and Russia contain their use of coercion before the security dilemma locks them into a dangerous escalatory spasm.
    — Dmitry Adamsky, Foreign Affairs, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of spasm
Verb
  • Notice that response before talking yourself into the option everyone expects.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • In his analysis of the incident, Prescott said the two officers waited down the hallway while the social workers first attempted to talk to Everard Walker.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of talk
Noun
  • Beyond its own career, Television became a key inspiration for Sonic Youth and Geese, which shared Television’s downtown panache and coils of guitar noise.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • In his memoir, Fagen identified Mort Fega of WEVD and his late-night show, Jazz Unlimited, as a fount of inspiration.
    — Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of inspiration
Noun
  • Beyond that, severe infection can lead to complications like pneumonia, convulsions, permanent brain damage or death.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Thierry Wizman, global FX and rates strategist at Macquarie Group, argued in a note Tuesday that a series of convulsions would have to occur for France to get its act together and appease the bond market.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of convulsion
Noun
  • The film’s blurring of imagination, reality and dreams is, of course, by design.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Stick to a harvest theme, use colors that complement the tablecloth and other decor, and let your imagination run wild.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of imagination
Noun
  • Friday’s biggest lift for the S&P 500 came from Nvidia, the chip company that’s become the face of the boom and possible bust of the AI frenzy.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Sweet treats include a new limited-time cake pop inspired by the Bearista Cold Cup, which sparked a fan frenzy during last year’s holiday merchandise drop.
    — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of frenzy

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“Brainstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainstorm. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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