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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Recent Examples of brainstorm
Saveur Editors, Saveur, 22 Jan. 2026
There, Myers showed the class of 14 children a slideshow of the damage inside the synagogue and helped them brainstorm ways to rebuild it.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
The committee was only tasked with brainstorming financial savings for the district and felt Chandler Unified misinterpreted the committee's recommendation.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Stein addressed dozens of state corrections leaders from across the South and their staff in Charlotte on Tuesday to brainstorm ideas and discuss the dangers of officer shortages in the state’s prisons.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
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Legend has it that advertising executive John Hurley was brainstorming ways to sell more Campbell’s beef broth with the club’s owner Lester Gruber, and lo and behold, the Bull Shot was born.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 22 Jan. 2026
There, Myers showed the class of 14 children a slideshow of the damage inside the synagogue and helped them brainstorm ways to rebuild it.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
The committee was only tasked with brainstorming financial savings for the district and felt Chandler Unified misinterpreted the committee's recommendation.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Stein addressed dozens of state corrections leaders from across the South and their staff in Charlotte on Tuesday to brainstorm ideas and discuss the dangers of officer shortages in the state’s prisons.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
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An emergency official communicated with a guide for more than four hours, relaying critical information to sheriff’s deputies, according to Don O’Keefe, chief of law enforcement at California’s Office of Emergency Services.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Drivers who can't communicate effectively are supposed to be pulled off the road.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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The set-up is as much competition as brainstorming session, and prizes will be awarded Saturday evening.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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The flags were designed alongside each neighborhood's community councils over several planning and brainstorming workshops.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Feb. 2026
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Children have become listless and suffered blotchy rashes, coughing and coughing spasms, dehydration and secondary infections including pneumonias.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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One sequence sees Saga attempting to breastfeed, only to pull the child away from her chest in a spasm of toe-curling agony.—
Catherine Bray,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Pohlad, who went to Georgia to meet with Byron Buxton and California to talk to Joe Ryan, has also recently been tapping into the knowledge of former players, including the rotating cast of television analysts.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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As is her nature, Hudson talks openly and honestly about how being a mother has intertwined with her career.—
Amy Amatangelo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Yin also looks beyond China for inspiration.—
Precious Adesina,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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By Ramsey Qubein January 31, 2022 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.—
Rachel Morris,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, White speculates that the Hong Kong funds also got pummeled by headwinds in the Yen-carry trade—which made their financing more expensive—and exposure to recent convulsions in the silver market.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Some permanent changes among survivors have been noted, including persistent convulsions.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
29 Jan. 2026
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We are limited only by our imagination as to the best use of this wonderful site.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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We are then limited only by our own imagination and ability to create.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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In these and recent Olympics, athletes have gone viral for amassing pins in the village with varying frenzy.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2026
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Given Supermicro’s high-profile role in the AI build-out frenzy, the CFO also needs to have strategic relationships with analysts, investment banks, and market participants.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Brainstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainstorm. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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