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verb

present tense third-person singular of brainstorm

as in communicates

to engage in an exchange of information or ideas they brainstormed about ways to raise money for their organization

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noun

plural of brainstorm

as in convulsions

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as in thoughts

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Every year the Bronx Zoo team brainstorms different additions to its offerings, and some of the challenges lie in choosing the right ones. — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026 Maybe everyone picks a different resolution, and the group brainstorms how to best help each person achieve it. — Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025

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Targets household robotics Meta’s reported design requirements place considerable emphasis on how the robot perceives and communicates with people.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
In particular, there’s long been issues regarding how the Commerce Department coordinates and communicates with the FCC on their respective processes for implementing import bans on products made in foreign adversary countries.

— Benjamin Guggenheim, Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Beyond that, severe infection can lead to complications like pneumonia, convulsions, permanent brain damage or death.

— Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026
Thierry Wizman, global FX and rates strategist at Macquarie Group, argued in a note Tuesday that a series of convulsions would have to occur for France to get its act together and appease the bond market.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of convulsions

Noun

Here are some thoughts on today’s game and a major challenge of this rebuild.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
As with past elections, the anchors will serve as the masters of ceremonies, so to speak, calling the races, asking the analysts and correspondents for their thoughts, and throwing to reporters in the field.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of thoughts

Noun

Three people in their 20s who were shot to death early Sunday in spasms of gunfire unconnected other than by their proximity in the Deep Ellum section of Dallas have been publicly identified.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026
Sensitivity to noise, touch and emotional distress can set off muscle spasms, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of spasms

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In fact, Sabich and Kidd were the inspirations behind Robert Redford and James Salter’s 1969 film Downhill Racer.

— Katie Mather, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026
Parker recently discussed his musical inspirations in an interview with Blackpink’s Jennie for Rolling Stone’s Musicians on Musicians series.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of inspirations

Noun

Preparing a tax return can trigger paroxysms of stress at the best of times.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Also, stars in this frenzied state aren’t terribly stable; the fusion rate can be tempestuous, and the star undergoes incredibly violent paroxysms.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026

Definition of paroxysms

Noun

And capable of coming up with concepts that have never been heard before.

— Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
For nearly a decade, the concepts submitted for consideration turned out to be some of the most popular spots aired during the NFL extravaganza.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026

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