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as in brainstorm

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verb

present participle of brainstorm
as in communicating
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 brainstorming
Noun
Try to find a compromise by doing some brainstorming and problem-solving. — Andee Tagle, NPR, 25 June 2026 As the brainstorming turned broader, the Cubs were inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
Verb
Imagining Chinese revolutionary leader Mao Zedong brainstorming with President Ford and other leaders would have been unthinkable. — John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 15 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 See All Example Sentences for brainstorming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainstorming
  1. ideation
  2. seminar
  3. communicating
  4. creativity
  5. conference
  6. talking
  7. inspiration
  8. symposium
Noun
  • Even as audiences still vigorously debate the film’s ending, Cretton, during an interview with Deadline, teased that the conversation regarding Spider-Man’s future might spin new webs of ideation.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
  • That doesn't mean rejecting technology but understanding the difference between production support and creative ideation.
    — Stefano Marrone, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of ideation
Noun
  • DeForde's organization works to convince doctors and nurses to treat people with addiction, conducting online training and in-person seminars.
    — Brian Mann, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Back on the home front, Nora heads to a mental-health seminar headed up by her old boss, Ed George.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of seminar
Verb
  • Others have questions about changing schools, moving to a new grade, special education eligibility, classroom placement, bullying, IEP implementation or communicating effectively with teachers.
    — Jennifer Durocher, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The puzzles are delightfully unique, too, focusing on you communicating with your friends, and often without words.
    — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of communicating
Noun
  • Both songs, like much of Ono’s musical and visual work, underline and encourage community, humanity, and creativity in everyone while simultaneously excoriating a pervasive malevolence.
    — Katherine Turman, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026
  • High school seniors are embracing nostalgic backpacks as a way to reflect on their childhood and express creativity.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of creativity
Noun
  • The incident came one day after the DEF CON security conference concluded in Las Vegas, and was first described on social media accounts that follow publicly available air-to-ground messages, known as ACARS.
    — Cyrus Farivar, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Many specifics remain unclear, but one idea would be to match up play-in teams across conferences, rather than within a conference or based solely on CFP selection committee rankings.
    — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of conference
Verb
  • The boy wasn’t talking, unlike other toddlers his age who are typically using simple words and phrases.
    — Jackie Mader, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026
  • But Democratic primary voters aren’t talking to GOP strategists.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of talking
Noun
  • But between navigating selective palates, food allergies, social media-worthy lunchbox inspiration, food noise, and the inevitable comparisons with classmates, striking a balance between sustenance and satisfaction can quickly become overwhelming.
    — Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In the lead-up to that moment, Tallulah worked with Demi’s longtime stylist Brad Goreski to pull inspiration and references for the Balenciaga couture team.
    — Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of inspiration
Noun
  • Participants at the symposium also explored athletics, adult learners, career readiness, federal policy, international partnerships, alumni engagement, and philanthropy across the African continent.
    — Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Picard had organized a daylong symposium to give fellow mitochondria enthusiasts a chance to discuss the latest findings in their rapidly growing field, from immune cell bioenergetics to time perception.
    — Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026
Definition of symposium

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