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
Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
The girls brainstormed and came up with a list of useful items to include in their kits.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
While brainstorming ways to better reach the wider community, McDaniels and the museum team found inspiration in long-running food festivals like the San Joaquin Asparagus Festival.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
That’s when the two began brainstorming ideas for what could come next, and Jordan thought a quick but quality restaurant would make for the perfect option on the busy River Market corner.
—Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Library staff will provide guidance throughout every step of the process, from brainstorming to event execution.
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
The girls brainstormed and came up with a list of useful items to include in their kits.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
While brainstorming ways to better reach the wider community, McDaniels and the museum team found inspiration in long-running food festivals like the San Joaquin Asparagus Festival.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
That’s when the two began brainstorming ideas for what could come next, and Jordan thought a quick but quality restaurant would make for the perfect option on the busy River Market corner.
—Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainstorm
Verb
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Caught in cycles of routine and isolation, Monkey attempts to communicate her exhaustion to others, only to be met with dismissive responses.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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The sound of K-pop also hums through the other magical elements of the film, especially HUNTR/X’s weapons and the strange familiars that Rumi and Ji-noo (Ahn Hyo-seop) use to communicate with each other across enemy lines.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These five ChatGPT prompts will guide you through a career brainstorming process, addressing the common challenges faced by professionals ready to go from a career rut to meaningful work.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Van Sant is in his element conducting the media circus and the brainstorming of local cops and FBI.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Royals are waiting for his back spasms to subside before getting him back into game action.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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The brief spasm, though, betrays an unease in the incredibly slim majority Johnson controls and the volatility in his base.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Crunch talks The industry split on this issue comes as auto bosses prepare to meet the EU’s von der Leyen on Friday.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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What To Include In Your Martial Conversations When talking to legal counsel, be as specific as possible.—
Michael Gargiulo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The husband and wife team at the helm aims to foster joy, drawing inspiration from their experiences in Korea and Florida.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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Parents often seek inspiration from family heritage, baby name books, and various other sources.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For more severe and potentially life-threatening infections, symptoms may include headaches, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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An hour later, Bradley Fullerton’s cellmate sought help because Fullerton was having convulsions, according to the filing.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The irony is that, after a tough couple of decades, the package holiday sector had recaptured the imagination of investors once more.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Despite the mess in her apartment, the man, like everyone else in her life, brushes off her fears as the exaggerations of an overactive imagination.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Marvel fans went into a frenzy.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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An extension of the Black Hole, Raider Nation gathers at this spot and turns it into a football frenzy on Sundays, or whenever the Raiders suit up.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Brainstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainstorm. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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