as in communicated
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 brainstormed
Writers Rashida Jones and Will McCormack also took part in that rehearsal period, adjusting the script as the whole team brainstormed how to make the characters deeper and more complex.
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Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
Glatzer immediately brainstormed the character of Duncan Park, the insecure CEO played by Billy Magnussen in the series.
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Michael Schneider,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Clover was released from the hospital in February and has brainstormed a new way to meet visitors at the ball—this time, by golf cart.
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Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Coaches also zeroed in on times when conversation lagged, such as lunch, and brainstormed ways to keep everyone talking.
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Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
Instead of canceling the season or scrambling for alternatives in playing the high-contact sport, Silver brainstormed the Bubble, and it has largely been seen as a success, even when other leagues failed to replicate it.
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Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
The two sat in lawn chairs into the night and brainstormed ways to connect more women to services — such as free prenatal classes.
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Katheryn Houghton,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
Shortly after she was freed, Kendra and Joseph brainstormed ways to make money during a jailhouse phone call, the audio of which was obtained by People.
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Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
If Sunday serves up just as much fun as Friday — which is likely, especially after Kansas advanced out of its first-round game against Cal Baptist — fans should thank the visionaries who brainstormed Viejas Arena into existence.
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Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
Glatzer immediately brainstormed the character of Duncan Park, the insecure CEO played by Billy Magnussen in the series.
—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Clover was released from the hospital in February and has brainstormed a new way to meet visitors at the ball—this time, by golf cart.
—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Coaches also zeroed in on times when conversation lagged, such as lunch, and brainstormed ways to keep everyone talking.
—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
Instead of canceling the season or scrambling for alternatives in playing the high-contact sport, Silver brainstormed the Bubble, and it has largely been seen as a success, even when other leagues failed to replicate it.
—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
The two sat in lawn chairs into the night and brainstormed ways to connect more women to services — such as free prenatal classes.
—
Katheryn Houghton,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
Shortly after she was freed, Kendra and Joseph brainstormed ways to make money during a jailhouse phone call, the audio of which was obtained by People.
—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
If Sunday serves up just as much fun as Friday — which is likely, especially after Kansas advanced out of its first-round game against Cal Baptist — fans should thank the visionaries who brainstormed Viejas Arena into existence.
—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainstormed
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Unless those intents are openly communicated and genuinely understood, misalignment will eventually emerge.
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At a time when Americans disagree deeply over the meaning of citizenship, belonging and education, summer camps remain places where values and visions of America as inclusive or exclusive are communicated to young people.
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Among the directors, the class captures several of the year’s most talked-about filmmakers.
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But his cousin was a police reserve officer and talked him into joining in 1984.
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“Brainstormed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainstormed. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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