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brainstorming

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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
Before beginning their brainstorming, Pinkerton shared a reflection from her experience the previous day in the neighboring Solana Beach district. Gqlshare, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025 Hold regular brainstorming sessions to encourage innovation. Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 While taking a break from brainstorming, van Bruggen was drawn to a Frederic Remington painting of Native Americans, particularly captivated by the depiction of feathers. Courtney Lane, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025 Currently, the league is only in the brainstorming phase of what to do about the problem. Lindsey Adler, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brainstorming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainstorming
Noun
  • Workshops and seminars can cater to a larger audience, providing valuable insights on specific topics and generating substantial revenue in a single event.
    Doaa K. Darwish, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
  • Go to that author’s book signing, lecture, seminar or Q&A, Woodruff-Santos said — since the audience would likely be people in businesses with an interest in IT security.
    Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • Results from another Gallup poll show that ideation and task automation are the predominant use cases for AI among employees.
    Larry Mohl, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
  • The second pillar, Designing, is about creativity, ideation, and vision-casting.
    William Jones, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Noun
  • Attending a conference like this is worthwhile (Disclaimer: Epicor is a client of my company.
    Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
  • It is believed that the only reason Michigan backed down from its legal threat is because the Big Ten agreed to close down its investigation and no longer pursue further penalties (including banning the Wolverines from representing the conference in the College Football Playoff).
    Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025
Verb
  • The dream part of it, for him, was the chance to spend 100 minutes talking not very much about his passion project itself, but rather using it as a springboard for an infinitely widespread discussion about about political, economic and social ideals.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!
    Leonard David, Space.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Moderated by filmmaker, writer and producer Margaret Zhang, the discussion will explore the creative journey through exclusive clips shown from the series, which offer a look into the nature of female creativity and the artistic process.
    Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
  • Known for her boundary-pushing creativity and breathtaking stage presence, Taylor will also be spearheading the creative direction for the 106 & Park 25th Anniversary Tribute.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • Then in December, IEEE and the International Telecommunication Union held a symposium on achieving climate resilience.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The Power of Arts & Science for Resiliency in Aging, third annual symposium featuring cutting-edge research, interactive discussions, live demonstrations and connections that reveal how arts can foster resilience, mental health and well-being.
    Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Layered textures and thoughtful details, every corner of Marco’s hotel is a place of inspiration, a true cornucopia of creativity, where travel and creative vision come together in a living expression of art.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
  • As an actress who was uncomfortably familiar with how she was seen by the public, Taylor was certainly an inspiration for Pulitzer’s staging.
    Joshua Barone, New York Times, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • There are some great visual jokes like a prayer symbol on the overhead panel and a Microsoft blue screen of death on the TV panels.
    Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
  • Acer doesn't have exact US pricing or delivery dates on these three edgy panels.
    John Burek, PC Magazine, 18 May 2025

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