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
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
In the weeks and months leading up to Epstein’s arrest on July 6, 2019, the team brainstormed public relations strategies, gave Epstein media training, checked in on his well-being and offered him words of support.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Instead of fighting it, Rojas and his team brainstormed something new.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
McCarthy and Brown brainstormed other solar transit photo ideas during a skydiving trip, which quickly led the two to wonder if that transiting object could be a person.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 Nov. 2025
Encouraged by his students’ enthusiasm, Brown brainstormed ways to further engage them on the subject of infectious diseases.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 18 Nov. 2025
Attendees brainstormed ways to draw more attention to the incident and to problems with the relationship between police and residents in the neighborhood.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
Together, Alborán and Riza beautifully harmonized over a dreamy, Middle Eastern rhythm that Reyes was creating, and later brainstormed heartfelt lyrics about missing and longing for someone.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2025
The trio brainstormed about how to get the woman back to shore.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
In the weeks and months leading up to Epstein’s arrest on July 6, 2019, the team brainstormed public relations strategies, gave Epstein media training, checked in on his well-being and offered him words of support.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Instead of fighting it, Rojas and his team brainstormed something new.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
McCarthy and Brown brainstormed other solar transit photo ideas during a skydiving trip, which quickly led the two to wonder if that transiting object could be a person.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 Nov. 2025
Encouraged by his students’ enthusiasm, Brown brainstormed ways to further engage them on the subject of infectious diseases.
—Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 18 Nov. 2025
Attendees brainstormed ways to draw more attention to the incident and to problems with the relationship between police and residents in the neighborhood.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
Together, Alborán and Riza beautifully harmonized over a dreamy, Middle Eastern rhythm that Reyes was creating, and later brainstormed heartfelt lyrics about missing and longing for someone.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2025
The trio brainstormed about how to get the woman back to shore.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainstormed
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Although Denise and Aaron hadn't communicated since the attack, Denise told the Huntington Beach officers the same story Aaron had.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Early in the ongoing war, Pezeshkian apologized to the Gulf countries for attacking them with ballistic missiles and drones, only to quickly backtrack when the Guards communicated a different message.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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Emanuel, 66, has talked his way into 2028 presidential speculation by challenging his party’s college-town liberalism and pitching paid-for ideas.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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He was interviewed and later released after police talked to the Washington County District Attorney's Office.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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