brainstorm 1 of 2

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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brainstorm

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noun

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Verb
  • Tina Fey communicated moral authority by shredding the misogyny of the 2000s; Seth Meyers brought a wry humanism while also coming off like the world’s most exasperated MSNBC addict; Norm MacDonald crossed every possible line and didn’t seem too worried about it.
    Michael Tedder, The Atlantic, 17 May 2025
  • When communicating within iMessage or Google Messages, content is fully secured.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • Some days, your energy is meant for deep focus; other days are better for brainstorming and creativity.
    Heidi Davidson, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
  • Some days will be filled with creative brainstorming, others with management tasks, and still others with growth work that lays the foundation for your future success.
    Nicole Lipkin, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, spasmodic dysphonia causes involuntary spasms in the muscles of the voice box or larynx.
    Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
  • Then stage two involves jerking movement, spasms, loss of vision, dementia, and seizures.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 May 2025
Verb
  • Hamas talked to the United States and Egyptian and Qatari mediators to arrange the release of Alexander, and Israel has sent a team to Doha to begin a new round of talks.
    Nidal al-Mughrabi, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • Juana Summers talks with Renard about what he's seen in Gaza, and what's next for the people there.
    NPR, NPR, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • But the closest movie theater to Clarksdale, Mississippi, which served as the inspiration for the film’s setting, is some 80 miles away.
    Jade Walker, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
  • Layered textures and thoughtful details, every corner of Marco’s hotel is a place of inspiration, a true cornucopia of creativity, where travel and creative vision come together in a living expression of art.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • Mild cases can include muscle aches, tiredness and vomiting and diarrhea, while more severe symptoms may include stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions.
    CBS News, CBS News, 13 May 2025
  • Whooping cough can cause serious complications such as apnea, pneumonia, convulsions and encephalopathy, the CDC said.
    Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • Think about what your family values about toys — their ability to teach and to ignite your kids’ imaginations while keeping them occupied for long stretches of time — and then commit to only bringing home toys that fit that criteria.
    Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 16 May 2025
  • Directed by Irene Iborra, the stop-motion film – the first-ever stop-motion feature produced in Catalonia – portrays a young girl coping with family homelessness through imagination and resilience.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • That frenzy of scoring, together with rapid player movement via free agency and trades, has ushered the NBA into its parity era.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 7 May 2025
  • None of them has experienced the frenzy that is the Derby crowd.
    Teresa Genaro, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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“Brainstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainstorm. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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