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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Verb
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The incident occurred in a part of the airport where air traffic controllers do not communicate with flight crews, the FAA said.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025 -
Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano used a smartphone to communicate with assistant coaches after receiving a red card in Wednesday’s 2-1 Leagues Cup quarterfinal win over Tigres.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The spontaneity and quick thinking rehearsed on stage translate into sharper brainstorming skills and fresh ideas at the office.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Genuine Kindness Professionals who demonstrate kindness and engage others in building ideas and brainstorming are very attractive to leaders.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Although the riots swiftly died down after the initial spasm of outrage, many on the British right criticized the government’s response as heavy-handed, designed to throttle conservative views.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
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Usually, muscle spasms are rapid and cause one or a few movements, but tremors are recurrent and rhythmic.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
11 Aug. 2025
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Fortunately, Dan Collins,an off-duty police officer witnessed the man talking on his phone approaching a cryptocurrency ATM carrying $12,000 in cash.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The first book opens with Charlie Bone, a kid who can hear people in photographs talking.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Drawing inspiration from the Yankees’ game-day gear, each piece has subtle hints of embroidery, as well as DKNY x Yankees co-branding throughout.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
28 Aug. 2025
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Ed Gein confessed to killing two women in the 1950s and was accused of digging up corpses and making keepsakes out of human body parts, with his crimes serving as the inspiration for Hollywood horror movies like Psycho and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For more severe and potentially life-threatening infections, symptoms may include headaches, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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Serious infections may lead to headaches, a stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Stories in Stone: A Walking Tour of the Maitland Art Center: Step behind the gates of the Maitland Art Center and into a world shaped by vision, imagination, and legacy.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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Schools, families, scholars, and tourists alike will find something here to spark the imagination.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Adding to those concerns were remarks from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who drew a parallel between today’s AI frenzy and the 1990s dot-com bubble.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
24 Aug. 2025
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House prices skyrocketed across the U.S. following the 2020 pandemic when a homebuying frenzy paired with low mortgage rates to result in a lack of available housing.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Brainstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainstorm. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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