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
Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Set up some forts for a play day inside, get out some coloring books, brainstorm with your kid about other fun, safe, and not-too-messy indoor activities.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 12 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
Polis pushed for the creation of outdoor regional partnerships, funded by the state, that bring together stakeholders to brainstorm for ways to improve wildlife management, sustainable recreation and protection of wild spaces.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2025
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Noun
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
Set up some forts for a play day inside, get out some coloring books, brainstorm with your kid about other fun, safe, and not-too-messy indoor activities.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 12 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
Polis pushed for the creation of outdoor regional partnerships, funded by the state, that bring together stakeholders to brainstorm for ways to improve wildlife management, sustainable recreation and protection of wild spaces.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 11 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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Teachers can begin meeting in professional learning communities not just to plan lessons, but to examine data together—celebrating what’s working and brainstorming solutions where students struggle.—
Haozhen Yang,
Forbes.com,
2 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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That can futz with gut motility, speeding up or slowing down the passage of food or causing spasms.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
27 Aug. 2025
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, symptoms typically include changes to vision, muscle weakness, spasms, numbness, loss of balance and cognitive impairment.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Ricardo Torres talked to them about their plans to rebuild.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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According to testimony, Polk identified herself as Zarnowitz's niece and mentioned him as her dad when talking to a credit card company about a credit card in his name that was opened after his death.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To showcase the inspiration for its inception, as with many colors in the palette for Celestiq, a sculpture was made.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The singer just delivered fresh early-fall outfit inspiration at her first public appearance since her engagement, cheering on Travis Kelce’s alma mater at a college football game in Kansas City.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
3 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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Whatever irrigates the imagination and allows the soul to exhale.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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Creative expression and imagination are essential training grounds for navigating doubt.—
Bidhan Parmar,
CNBC,
1 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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