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Recent Examples of brainstorming
Peter Cappelli, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
The Golden State Killer has a similar chilling effect on brainstorming.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
Halloween is quickly approaching, and many Kentuckians are still brainstorming the perfect costume.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Define which activities — such as team meetings, brainstorming sessions, or mentoring — benefit most from in-person interaction.
—Peter Cappelli, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
The Golden State Killer has a similar chilling effect on brainstorming.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
After brainstorming how to enhance public interaction with the rarity of the eclipse and document animal behavior at the same time, the team designed a free smartphone app, Aguilar said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
Halloween is quickly approaching, and many Kentuckians are still brainstorming the perfect costume.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainstorming
Noun
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Now that his non-compete is expiring, Xavier is officially accepting bookings for matches, signings, and seminars on the independent circuit.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The skyscraper seminar was organized as an opportunity for participants to share their takeaways with a select crowd of Japanese industry and government figures.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Investigators determined that Montejano had preyed on victims from his apartment in the same complex, first communicating with them on Snapchat, according to the District Attorney’s Office.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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But the day’s conversation is their first time verbally communicating in a year.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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The timeline from ideation to unveiling, took over a year.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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In fact, from ideation to launch, the app took roughly three months to bring to market.—
Andre Claudio,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Boise State fell to 6-3 overall and 4-1 in conference play, losing its grip on the regular-season title race.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Nov. 2025
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The teams meet again in Pullman in Week 14, when Wazzu will try to split the conference title.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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In the next few years, the study says workers will be talking to their phones or laptops, instead of typing, thanks to the explosion of AI.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Because of the skills that neurodiverse individuals can bring to the workplace — hyperfocus, creativity, empathy and niche expertise, just to name a few — some research suggests that organizations prioritizing inclusivity in this space generate nearly one-fifth higher revenue.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Recent scientific studies have found that horticultural therapy promotes creativity, self-esteem, social interaction and sensory stimulation.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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The organization is based in Del Mar, but UC San Diego in La Jolla is a host university for the symposium.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Haidt’s comments came as part of a symposium organized by Dartmouth economics professor David Blanchflower, whose work has previously been covered in Fortune.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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The designer employs a relentless, immersive approach, constantly seeking inspiration from the physical world.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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The production intentionally blended Eastern and Western elements, drawing inspiration from Sergio Leone while incorporating Japanese Bunraku puppet movements and martial arts traditions.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Brainstorming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainstorming. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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