brainstorming

noun

brain·storm·ing | \ ˈbrān-ˌstȯr-miŋ

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Definition of brainstorming

: a group problem-solving technique that involves the spontaneous contribution of ideas from all members of the group also : the mulling over of ideas by one or more individuals in an attempt to devise or find a solution to a problem — see also brainstorm entry 2

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This is why community members take part in brainstorming meetings, ultimately deciding the themes for the group’s pieces, and many of them, particularly youth and elders, participate in painting the walls. — Raquel Reichard, Teen Vogue, "Art Collective Colectivo Moriviví is Painting Political Murals Throughout Puerto Rico," 4 Jan. 2019 There were brainstorming meetings, and outreach to businesses and local media, and city and county officials. — Jerry Large, The Seattle Times, "Climate-change expert shows how to slay carbon bigfoot," 8 Jan. 2018 Instead, Rockefeller and co-founder Andy Kratz have turned to the romance of travel for inspiration, sifting through 1980s back issues of National Geographic during their brainstorming process. — Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, "Why Everyone Wants an Away Suitcase," 26 Nov. 2018 Your way of thinking adds a new dimension to the brainstorming process. — BostonGlobe.com, "Horoscope," 20 June 2018 Nécessaire, the duo’s five-piece unisex line launching this month, is the fruit of all their brainstorming. — Molly Creeden, Vogue, "This New Sex Positive Body Care Line Will Revolutionize Your Bathroom—And Your Bedroom," 15 Nov. 2018 Apart from brainstorming sessions with Joanna, which made up most of his airtime, there were also tons of fun scenes with the couple, and even a few big fails on Clint's end. — Jessica Leigh Mattern, Country Living, "Clint Harp Reveals His Favorite 'Fixer Upper' Moments That Didn't Make It on the Show," 6 Oct. 2018 Just that all-day brainstorming session alone was stunning. — Eric Johnson, Recode, "Full Q&A: ‘Full Frontal’ host Samantha Bee on Recode Decode," 1 Oct. 2018 The looseness of the hierarchy leads to spontaneous brainstorming sessions in those common areas. — Alexandra Robbins, Marie Claire, "The Welcome Committee," 15 Aug. 2018

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