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verb

ˈbrān-ˌstȯrm How to pronounce brainstorm (audio)
Definition of brainstormnext
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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brainstorm

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noun

1
as in brainstorming

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as in spasm

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainstorm
  1. communicate
  2. brainstorming
  3. spasm
  4. talk
  5. inspiration
  6. convulsion
  7. imagination
  8. frenzy
Verb
  • In my experience as a pediatrician, teens find other ways to communicate with each other, such as texting or even the occasional video phone call.
    Alison Escalante, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Nurture their confidence Encourage your Capricorn child to express themselves and communicate their thoughts and feelings.
    Fiona Tapp, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of communicate
Noun
  • People can also step into new roles and fill more brainstorming and strategic needs within the organization, creating a true win-win situation.
    Saar Yoskovitz, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • But the project is actually the result of years of Primary Wave brainstorming, coordinating and consulting with Crosby’s daughter Mary and son Harry on how to not just preserve the iconic star’s legacy, but push it forward in a way that changes with the times.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of brainstorming
Noun
  • Backup offensive tackle Ryan Van Demark made a spot start against the Chiefs in Week 11 and also got some time at right tackle against the Lions after Brown suffered some neck spasms.
    Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Freshman guard Trent Perry was limited to two minutes the entire game after being limited in practice the last few days because of back spasms.
    Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of spasm
Verb
  • Petra came to talk to Gabriel late in the evening, when she was possessed by fears for her parents.
    Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
  • When talking with a reporter, Torbenson flipped through Givens’ case to get the basics.
    John Diedrich, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of talk
Noun
  • Drawing inspiration from everyday life, pop culture, and art history, Adams delves into themes of self-empowerment, leisure and community, while challenging stereotypical narratives.
    Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The contrast becomes even more dramatic when Talbot (pictured above, far right) is asked about the inspiration for the group’s sixth album, which they’re scheduled to begin recording next month.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of inspiration
Noun
  • In the final act, the Netanyahu government hopes that these convulsions will cause other regional powers to reach a permanent accommodation with Israel.
    Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2024
  • His epileptic convulsions happen less often and for shorter intervals — seconds at a time, instead of minutes.
    Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of convulsion
Noun
  • Toys spark imagination, nurture learning, and build self-esteem.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • There is a ‘hyper-realism’ to these foods, explained Wright, which is intended to trigger the prospective customer’s memory, imagination — and hopefully catch their eye.
    Rosa Rahimi, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of imagination
Noun
  • However, the football player dressed in a tuxedo surprised the London crowd on June 23 by picking up a crumpled Swift and sending the fandom into a frenzy.
    Bryan West, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Her fabulously named Delysia Lafosse treats life like a Mae West comedy, juggling three hunky lovers, deluxe showbiz dreams, and a starchy social secretary (Frances McDormand) with screwball frenzy.
    Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of frenzy
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