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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
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Changes to district lines weren’t always clearly communicated, and residents are understandably unsure about who represents them or how county decisions affect them now.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Authorities say Buzbee and Thomas communicated for more than a year on multiple such gaming platforms.—
John Tufts,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Feb. 2026
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After admiring McKinnon’s designs, Carreira talked it over with Glenn at an early season competition in Oberstdorf, Germany.—
Patrice Hutton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Well, the agent talked to me, explained to me the task force model and everything.—
Ben Fenwick,
Oklahoma Watch,
18 Feb. 2026
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