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as in brainstorm

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verb

present participle of brainstorm
as in communicating
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 brainstorming
Noun
As the brainstorming turned broader, the Cubs were inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026 That leaves room for all sorts of brainstorming, including Aitken’s curiosity about flanking the development with high-rise residential buildings, similar to the condominiums that have risen next to Petco Park in San Diego. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Verb
The ideas that move your business forward rarely come from the meeting in which everyone is brainstorming on demand. — William Jones june 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026 According to Workday, 37% of employees now prefer brainstorming with AI rather than a human colleague, specifically because AI won’t judge them. — Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for brainstorming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainstorming
  1. ideation
  2. seminar
  3. communicating
  4. creativity
  5. conference
  6. talking
  7. inspiration
  8. symposium
Noun
  • Summer is Prime Time to Ideate Given that ideation and introspection are the foundation of any successful passion project, students should be intentional about carving out ample time for this stage in their project timeline.
    — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • To cope, Nick seems to be turning to alcohol, while Charlie continues to struggle with self-harm ideation and an eating disorder.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of ideation
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  • The unrelated minor, the cross-listed seminar, the summer spent on a research project outside a student’s major often foster the very adaptability, range, and connective thinking that employers want.
    — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • This week offers you a mini growth spurt or glow up of sorts, culminating in a Venus-Uranus trine on August 11 that may delight you with an unexpectedly good time in a foreign land or philosophy seminar.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
Definition of seminar
Verb
  • Citing the temporary TikTok shutdown of January 2026 as an example, Jolicoeur frequently recommends that business owners have their own direct ways of communicating with their customers.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • Pagnoni was actually communicating with an undercover detective from the Camden County Prosecutor's Office High Tech Crimes Unit.
    — CBS News Philadelphia Staff, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of communicating
Noun
  • This could also be colorful headphones that make your morning walk a bit more you, or a book that leaves you feeling inspired to explore more of your own creativity.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Scoot's leadership masterfully integrates creativity with commercial discipline, utilizing data to enhance, not dictate, judgment.
    — Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of creativity
Noun
  • His mother earned all-conference honors as a distance runner for the Bulldogs.
    — Fisher Isbell, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The facility has family rooms and conference rooms as well as a kitchen that can serve smoothies, custom meals and assorted snacks.
    — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of conference
Verb
  • Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has been talking a big game for months about fighting inflation, but failure to signal an intention to follow through soon has Wall Street questioning his commitment to price stability.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Slot has stayed quiet and out of the limelight since he was sacked by Liverpool a week after the end of his second season in charge, instead choosing to do the talking in his own head.
    — Gregg Evans, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of talking
Noun
  • The shirt’s pattern drew inspiration from the architectural lines of Nu Stadium’s signature canopy.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Generative AI can inspire a trip or summarize a destination, but converting inspiration into a reliable reservation requires live prices, accurate inventory and dependable supplier connections.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of inspiration
Noun
  • Participants at the symposium also explored athletics, adult learners, career readiness, federal policy, international partnerships, alumni engagement, and philanthropy across the African continent.
    — Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Picard had organized a daylong symposium to give fellow mitochondria enthusiasts a chance to discuss the latest findings in their rapidly growing field, from immune cell bioenergetics to time perception.
    — Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026
Definition of symposium

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