as in to communicate
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 brainstorm
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
11 June 2026
The ideas that move your business forward rarely come from the meeting in which everyone is brainstorming on demand.
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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.
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Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2026
Clover was released from the hospital in February and has brainstormed a new way to meet visitors at the ball—this time, by golf cart.
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Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Verb
Glatzer immediately brainstormed the character of Duncan Park, the insecure CEO played by Billy Magnussen in the series.
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Michael Schneider,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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
Clover was released from the hospital in February and has brainstormed a new way to meet visitors at the ball—this time, by golf cart.
—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainstorm
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Rob Manfred blames the Giants for not properly communicating.
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Streamline your schedule, communicate your limits and complete the most important task before adding three more to the list.
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Try to find a compromise by doing some brainstorming and problem-solving.
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As the brainstorming turned broader, the Cubs were inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
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Max Muncy popped out and Kyle Tucker, back in the lineup after exiting Monday’s game because of back spasms, flied out.
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Toronto’s Marina Mabrey was a late scratch due to neck spasms, one game after tying the league record with 53 points in a 125-97 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks.
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Before assuming the new borrowing limits apply to you, talk with your financial aid office.
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Above, her mother’s brother, Abdullahi Mohamed, cradled a cup of tea in his hands and talked to her parents about their Central Avenue community, the news of the day and the global events that dominated the early 2000s.
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Ground your inspirations with practicality.
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Creative director Max Kibardin drew inspiration from Irving Penn photographs of flowers and food, managing to give a linen herringbone jacket the texture of frozen blueberries.
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It is known to cause neurological problems, convulsions and comas, with children particularly at risk.
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The Gentlemen’s Club, for all its odd and difficult convulsions, is a heartening step in a positive direction.
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The beautiful Grace Kelly captured the world's attention and imagination (and still does) for decades, but no one was more enamored by the actress than Prince Rainier III of Monaco.
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No one was worried about screentime, and teachers didn't have to battle phones and short attention spans to capture their students' imaginations.
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Fourteen minutes into the game, midfielder Jhon Arias drove a cross from winger Luis Suarez into the right corner of the net to give Colombia a 1-0 lead and send Pais MX into a frenzy.
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As the first week of the knockout rounds comes to a close, the soccer frenzy is translating into a short-term rental boom, with locals cashing in by renting out their homes.
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“Brainstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainstorm. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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