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Recent Examples of brainstorming
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
This fall, students in Halala-Vishudh's class spent more than two months brainstorming, writing and revising their essays.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
This is also excellent for brainstorming new ideas.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Content creation used to take hours of brainstorming, writing, and editing.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
This fall, students in Halala-Vishudh's class spent more than two months brainstorming, writing and revising their essays.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
Whatever the reason, Lucy is suddenly eagerly brainstorming ways to help Stephen destroy her life.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2026
This is also excellent for brainstorming new ideas.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainstorming
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In the spring, the Sonnenalp also makes an ideal basecamp for attending the seminars, grand tastings, and indulgent winemaker dinners of Vail’s beloved food and wine festival, the Taste of Vail.—
Sarah Kuta,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Mike Norris and Mike Mladenik will be the headlines, as well as regional experts who will share their expertise during seminars included with admission.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Investigators also identified at least one suspect who was allegedly communicating with an overseas supplier based in China, highlighting the international reach of modern drug trafficking networks.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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If choosing between communicating a less impressive truth versus a more sparkling illusion, keep it real and build credibility.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The organization implements careful deployment of the capital, strengthened by human support to encourage and bolster ideation and creativity processes.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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That governance model evolved over time, moving upstream into ideation and pilot phases rather than serving as a final gate.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Or perhaps whether there will be a conference about the various provisions that differ in the two pieces of legislation, and a final bill crafted between the two chambers.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Hornets fell to 25-29, which sits them 10th in the conference.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Tenants speaking to the town council Monday said JRK initially directed them to use their renter’s insurance to pay for alternate lodging; the company later agreed to pay those expenses after talking with town officials.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2026
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Smith thinks taxpayers should spend more time talking to their tax preparers about next year’s taxes.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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The ability to make something out of nothing may seem uniquely human — a bedrock of creativity that’s led to new kinds of art, music and more.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Baked sliders, a longtime party favorite, are another game day essential that Neidus said offer room for creativity.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Aside from hosting the clinical symposiums and raising awareness, Tucker said the conferences foster a sense of community among people touched by Alström syndrome.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
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The restaurant’s nonprofit, MAD, is also continuing its speaker series here in Los Angeles for symposiums on cooking, sustainability and more.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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The group drew inspiration from Sweden and Finland, both of which have a long history of producing technically sound goaltenders, and combined it with their own philosophies.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel.—
Caitlin Morton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Brainstorming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainstorming. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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