brainstorm
verb
brain·storm
ˈbrān-ˌstȯrm 
brainstormed; brainstorming; brainstorms
: to try to solve a problem or come up with new ideas by having a discussion that includes all members of a group : to discuss a problem or issue and suggest solutions and ideas
Students were encouraged to brainstorm together before diving into the project.
They had a meeting to brainstorm ideas for the fundraiser.
Engineers are only beginning to brainstorm possible reasons that Polar Lander might have kept silent.—
Sharon Begley
see also brainstorming
Sharon Begley
brainstormer
noun
plural brainstormers
In fact, the speakers joined the attendees as collaborative brainstormers in an exercise to find solutions to some truly global problems …
—Amy Schrier
Amy Schrier
Examples of brainstorm in a Sentence
they brainstormed about ways to raise money for their organization
Her latest brainstorm is to convert the garage into an apartment.
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—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2026
Status updates, boss briefings, even something like brainstorming.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The effort started two years ago when Assemblymember Diane Dixon, R-Newport Beach, teamed with Seal Beach Councilmember Joe Kalmick to create the San Gabriel River Working Group, inviting other politicians and interest groups to brainstorm solutions.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
McCrary said business owners would like to brainstorm solutions with town officials.
—Joe Marusak
may 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
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Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2026
Status updates, boss briefings, even something like brainstorming.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The effort started two years ago when Assemblymember Diane Dixon, R-Newport Beach, teamed with Seal Beach Councilmember Joe Kalmick to create the San Gabriel River Working Group, inviting other politicians and interest groups to brainstorm solutions.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
McCrary said business owners would like to brainstorm solutions with town officials.
—Joe Marusak
may 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
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“Brainstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brainstorm. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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brainstorm
noun
brain·storm
ˈbrān-ˌstȯ(ə)rm
: a sudden inspiration or idea
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