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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
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.
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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
The actress also shared a few teases for season 2 of Nobody Wants This, which returns to Netflix next month, and brainstormed ideas for Kristen Bell's husband Dax Shepard to join the cast.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
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
The actress also shared a few teases for season 2 of Nobody Wants This, which returns to Netflix next month, and brainstormed ideas for Kristen Bell's husband Dax Shepard to join the cast.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainstormed
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Activists have not communicated with police or city officials about the sirens, raising some concerns about how the devices are being used, how to inform residents about what the sounds from the sirens mean, and the possibility that the noise could become a nuisance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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This rule should be communicated to all association members.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Top prospect Bryce Eldridge talked with his childhood idol.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee also talked to reporters about the issue on February 24, according to Bloomberg.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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