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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
Instead of fighting it, Rojas and his team brainstormed something new.
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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
The university researchers brainstormed a system that uses an array of solar panels on the roof of each home to provide daily power.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 28 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
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
The university researchers brainstormed a system that uses an array of solar panels on the roof of each home to provide daily power.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 28 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
Verb
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However, no ultimatums were made to Harbaugh, nor did any discussions with him reach the stage where final decisions about the makeup of his 2026 staff were communicated.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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The following day, however, Austin police changed their explanation, saying the officer had communicated with ICE after learning the federal agency had previously placed an administrative warrant on the woman.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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People walked in and out of scenes and talked but didn’t do anything.—
Akhil Sharma,
New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Hillsboro Police Mobile Command Center was stationed at the scene, and that was where detectives first talked to Tanya.—
Natalie Morales,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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