as in communicating
to engage in an exchange of information or ideas
they brainstormed about ways to raise money for their organization
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
1
as in brainstorm
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of brainstorming
Gabriel Snyder, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Create cross-functional teams that bring together diverse perspectives during the brainstorming and execution phases of campaigns.
—Sean Dallaskidd, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
And there is some brainstorming happening internally about the team leaning into its strength in the bullpen.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Make Video Your Default Communication Method
Use video conferencing for important conversations, brainstorming and complex discussions.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for brainstorming
Verb
Van Allen sees similar value in AI's diagnostic brainstorming, which surfaces possibilities human doctors might miss.
—Gabriel Snyder, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Create cross-functional teams that bring together diverse perspectives during the brainstorming and execution phases of campaigns.
—Sean Dallaskidd, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
And there is some brainstorming happening internally about the team leaning into its strength in the bullpen.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Make Video Your Default Communication Method
Use video conferencing for important conversations, brainstorming and complex discussions.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for brainstorming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainstorming
Noun
-
Some of those funds were donated with the understanding they would be used to facilitate free seminars for rental property owners and train police officers.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
-
Away from the seminar halls, United Arab Emirates energy minister Suhail Al Mazrouei said the oil market was thirsty for more, and has so far lapped up every increase in production OPEC has thrown its way.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
-
The dream part of it, for him, was the chance to spend 100 minutes talking not very much about his passion project itself, but rather using it as a springboard for an infinitely widespread discussion about about political, economic and social ideals.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 Jan. 2025
-
Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The bots failed to recognize the suicidal intent of the prompt and gave examples of bridges, playing into such ideation, according to the study released in June.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
-
Use these operational process insights to kick-start your ideation or brainstorming sessions!—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
-
Advertisement Advertisement Earlier this week, Trump announced 25% tariffs on two key partners, Japan and South Korea—which are not members of ASEAN but do have delegations attending the conference—after negotiations failed to materialize deals.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 July 2025
-
Timchenko has spent much of the past few years racing around the globe between high-profile conferences, summits, investor meetings, and closed-door consultations with top energy officials in the US and Europe.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
-
This doesn't mean abandoning creativity but embedding it in a framework that AI can parse.—
Don Dodds,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
-
That’s the rivalry, contained in two points: the creativity and improvisational feel of Alcaraz; the crushing technical brilliance of Sinner.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Noun
-
The symposium, including the free trade show and gallery, is open 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 13, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. June 14 and 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 15 at RiverCentre; 175 Kellogg Blvd.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
11 June 2025
-
Last month, Xi held a closed-door symposium with some of the country’s most prominent business leaders, including Alibaba founder Jack Ma, in a rare show of support for the sector.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Many other fellow moms commented and praised Chambers for being an inspiration.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
-
David Weigel: What’s your inspiration for asking these questions?—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
-
On the front panel there are two headphone outputs: one 6.3mm and one 3.5mm.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
-
She will be joined by OG judge Nina García, with Law Roach rounding out the judging panel.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Brainstorming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainstorming. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share