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
Hazlitt, 11 Mar. 2026
The names brainstorming was done with help from marketing firms and attorneys who vetted ideas that would have infringed on trademark protections.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
The gossip columnist said that NBC is already brainstorming for Savannah Guthrie’s eventual return.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Mar. 2026
For Passover last year, Lindsay Perez decided to brainstorm a new matzo dessert combo.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
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The couple started brainstorming.
—Hazlitt, 11 Mar. 2026
The names brainstorming was done with help from marketing firms and attorneys who vetted ideas that would have infringed on trademark protections.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
The gossip columnist said that NBC is already brainstorming for Savannah Guthrie’s eventual return.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Mar. 2026
For Passover last year, Lindsay Perez decided to brainstorm a new matzo dessert combo.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainstorm
Verb
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Special train times may be added for additional matches and will be communicated in advance if applicable.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Daisie is becoming more confident in communicating her needs and is known for her honesty.—
The Star
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In these moments, AI functioned less as a final answer and more as a brainstorming tool that helped students move past the blank page.—
Jeanne Beatrix Law,
The Conversation,
26 Mar. 2026
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Start a group chat about a volunteer idea that excites your curious mind, and invite one friend who loves to engage in lively brainstorming.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Gujarat captain Shubman Gill was missing owing to a muscle spasm and Sudharsan led the way with 50 off 33 in an opening stand of 78 with Kumar Kushagra.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Powell previously had been listed as questionable due to back spasms, prior to being listed as out due to illness.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The married father of two sons, who had been on the force for seven months, was making his regular rounds and stopped at Circle K, spotting Teresa talking with a 16-year-old boy outside the store, according to court records.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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And, even then, maybe don’t talk to me.—
Jesse Eisenberg,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The power and the solidarity of the people of Minneapolis, of Minnesota, was an inspiration to the entire country.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The country, meanwhile, was experiencing a series of convulsions.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Brain swelling from encephalitis can lead to convulsions, permanent hearing loss, intellectual disability and death, according to the CDC.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But this is not extreme demands by any stretch of the imagination.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The world of dance has leapt long in fashion’s collective imagination—but the reign of the ballet flat may, finally, be twirling off.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The housing market has cooled considerably since earlier this decade, when rock-bottom mortgage rates set off a frenzy that sent home prices soaring.—
Alex Veiga,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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One of the unspoken truths about the Tortuga Music Festival is that while its country-music firepower is undeniable, some of its best moments have come in the frenzy of fans who pack stages for party-rap performers such as Flo Rida, Nelly, Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg and Ludacris.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Brainstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainstorm. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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