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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
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Instead, schedule a meeting with school officials to explain the problem and brainstorm solutions together. — Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026 Following a meeting between the executive teams that took place at Google offices, the two companies began to brainstorm partnerships such as this, the person added. — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 27 July 2026 Also share your own concerns—taking care not to spur any panic—and offer to brainstorm solutions together. — Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Parents, 27 July 2026 Plus, integration with Gemini Live allows for natural, free-flowing voice conversations to brainstorm ideas or identify objects in real time using your camera. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 20 July 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
  • Diagnoses of autism, a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people communicate and behave, have increased roughly fivefold over the past couple of decades.
    — Amanda Seitz, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Saturday’s statement alleged that Qatar had not allowed the pilots to meet or communicate with families or Iranian officials handling their cases.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of communicate
Noun
  • This is excellent energy for captions, pitches, texts, brainstorming, flirting, or turning a quick idea into something shareable.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • With this in mind, students should try to shrink their topic down to size in the course of brainstorming.
    — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of brainstorming
Noun
  • On Saturday, Nick Bolton essentially got a rest day with three plays and Drue Tranquill did not play because of back spasms.
    — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Adames diagnosed with back strain Shortstop Willy Adames, who left Wednesday’s game early due to back spasms, underwent an MRI on Thursday that revealed a low back strain.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of spasm
Verb
  • Instead of speaking only about the Beautiful Game, Eason would talk to Diomandé about his mother, who suffers from long-term health issues, and genuinely cared about the person behind the player.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Founded in 2009, the group has bloomed into a small empire—we’re talking nearly 70 of the South’s favorite restaurants, hotels, bars, and cafes, plus another dozen or so in development—with thoughtful intention.
    — Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of talk
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  • Shakur drew inspiration from his mother, Afeni Shakur Davis, who was part of the Black Panthers as a young adult and remained an activist throughout her life.
    — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The Moon conjoins Venus in Libra and your 9th House of Travel, Learning, Publishing, and Belief, making inspiration, teaching, and future planning feel more inviting.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of inspiration
Noun
  • The severe strain of the virus often presents as a fever, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, or paralysis.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of convulsion
Noun
  • The play blends fact, memory, and theatrical imagination, offering a glimpse into the creative forces behind one of the most influential works in American theater.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Other exhibitions are devoted to individual artists of the 20th century, whose images connect modern imaginations with ancient emotions and beliefs.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of imagination
Noun
  • The effort thrust Kansas City into a nationwide mid-decade redistricting frenzy amid a bitter fight for seats in Congress.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Bank of America pledge isn’t limited to the AI frenzy, focusing on sectors such as transportation and water systems as well.
    — Bloomberg, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of frenzy

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