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Recent Examples of brainstorming
Ilana Frost, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Some of them are the product of the calendar, and others are the byproduct of brainstorming from teams’ marketing departments and their never-ending quest to keep fans interested during rebuilding seasons.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Liu, brainstorming with other scientists and doctors in the field, saw a problem waiting to be solved.
—Carolyn Y. Johnson, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
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Noun
In April 2020, Dan told Variety that his idea for the series came during a cafe brainstorming session.
—Ilana Frost, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Some of them are the product of the calendar, and others are the byproduct of brainstorming from teams’ marketing departments and their never-ending quest to keep fans interested during rebuilding seasons.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Rail District Advisory Board has started brainstorming events that will activate the district during the holiday season and building out a budget for the next fiscal year.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Liu, brainstorming with other scientists and doctors in the field, saw a problem waiting to be solved.
—Carolyn Y. Johnson, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainstorming
Noun
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Owners receive continuous updates, on-demand modules for specialized issues, and invitations to annual seminars.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Instructor Amaziah Israel said the seminar aims to teach practical strategies for de-escalation and conflict resolution.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The girl was reported missing from Los Angeles County on July 1, 2020, after her mother stopped communicating with the local child services agency during an investigation that involved the child, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said in a release.—
Lindsay Good,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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And without a moon-orbiting relay, the far side is cut off from communicating with Earth.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
10 Mar. 2026
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The agency in January requested the removal of boxed warnings for suicidal behavior or ideation from those medications.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Studies have also shown that extreme heat can exacerbate conditions such as depression, anxiety and suicide ideation.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Ejiofor was named the 2025-26 Big East Defensive Player of the Year after leading the Red Storm to the conference’s outright regular-season championship.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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In terms of the conference program there will be Innovation Talks focused on tech and AI in the TV drama biz, as well as the regular Lille Dialogues, the international summit organized every year within Series Mania Forum that gathers European policy makers and key industry leaders.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After all, talking to a defiant teen can be like tiptoeing through a minefield—the smallest misstep could set off an argument.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
9 Mar. 2026
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Live Nation was reportedly talking with other DOJ officials outside of the antitrust division looking to settle, though the case proceeded after Subramanian denied Live Nation’s motion to dismiss the case last month while cutting out some claims to narrow the suit.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Mar. 2026
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As always, Mexicans will rise to the occasion with efficiency, creativity and fun, to make sure all attendees feel safe and successfully enjoy every match of the 2026 World Cup.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Audience reactions from early access screenings have been similar, with moviegoers also applauding the film’s creativity and humor.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Mar. 2026
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Just one month earlier, the museum had hosted a Tate Modern symposium, co-funded by Hyundai, on performance in Central Asia and the Caucasus.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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During the symposium, held in June, panelists shared insights about natural disasters in their regions and identified steps that could help mitigate damage and protect lives.—
Liz Wegerer,
IEEE Spectrum,
24 Feb. 2026
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Astral soft opened in December 2025 on a mountain ridge 2,625 feet high—the inspiration for the name Astral is because guests are closer to the sky.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Jovial Jupiter stations direct in your 3rd House of Communication, helping messages land and showering your daily exchanges with motivation and inspiration.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Brainstorming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainstorming. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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