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
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
Romance, creativity, fun and self-expression are highlighted today, making this a great moment for flirting, brainstorming or reconnecting with what brings you joy.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
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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
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
Romance, creativity, fun and self-expression are highlighted today, making this a great moment for flirting, brainstorming or reconnecting with what brings you joy.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainstorm
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Luth said the Board is still reeling from the news and plans to meet to discuss what’s next and communicate with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.—
Rebecca Noel
July 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 July 2025
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Search teams, working in pitch black darkness, were unable to communicate effectively because radios were down and cell phones didn’t work.—
Michelle Krupa,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
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However, some of you could be evolving and transforming on tremendously deep levels around creativity and brainstorming.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 Dec. 2025
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The kickoff The team did a fair amount of brainstorming to figure out where to start the saga.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Nov. 2025
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Upon dialing up Curt Cignetti, then the Crimson Hawks’ first-year head coach, Gallagher was greeted with a surprise spasm of joy.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
3 Dec. 2025
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Supplementation may help prevent cramps and spasms.—
Sara Hoffman,
Verywell Health,
2 Dec. 2025
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There were cartoons while dressing children, evening news while cooking dinner, and, before bed, families watched mutely as onscreen families laughed and talked.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Emanuel and White served as VIP shepherds at times, bringing dignitaries over to talk to Trump when the action was quiet in the octagon, and commercials were rolling for viewers on TV.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
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Throughout the night restaurateurs, chefs, the mayor of Chicago, the governor of Illinois and others underscored the importance and inspiration of immigrant families and the many contributions of the industry’s undocumented workforce.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Here’s a breakdown of some of those points of inspiration that can also double as a list of what to read and watch after the season ends.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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Symptoms include fever, nausea, vomiting, muscle aches, headaches, confusion and convulsions.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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There is no end to the impotent convulsions of an empire in decline.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The Generic 2-Story Prefab Restaurant is listed as a shipping container restaurant, but since the structure is fully customizable to your exact specifications, the only limits to its uses are your own imagination.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Cheese wields a kind of power over the Italian imagination that cannot be overstated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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During the homebuying frenzy that characterized the pandemic years, demand for homes surged in Florida, partly due to the influx of out-of-state newcomers relocating there for its relatively affordable housing, low tax environment, and sunny weather.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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Social media stirred into a frenzy.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Brainstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainstorm. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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