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
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.
—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
Admirers have since brainstormed doing that on his behalf.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 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
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
Admirers have since brainstormed doing that on his behalf.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 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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One person Heuermann has communicated with is Keith Hunter Jesperson, a serial killer from the 1990s known as the Happy Face Killer.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Kessler said that the school has repeatedly communicated with faculty, staff, and students over the issues, and the steps the university planned to take.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Our editors and critics choose the most captivating, notable, brilliant, surprising, absorbing, weird, thought-provoking, and talked-about books.—
Namara Smith,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
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Platner hasn’t directly denied the texts and instead criticized the aide who talked to news outlets and accused the media of running gossip.—
Patrick Whittle,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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