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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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Noun
This is followed by a trine between Mercury and Pluto, marking an excellent opportunity for strategic thinking and brainstorming. Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024 For example, team retreats, lunch outings or casual brainstorming sessions can encourage organic conversation and collaboration. Anthony Lacavera, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024 During a long brainstorming session for finding a new band name to replace Spanish Pigeon Cheese, an anonymous man walked into our rehearsal room and suggested October Man. Amanda Peukert, SPIN, 1 Oct. 2024 An effective discovery stage should include brainstorming, product analysis, prioritization techniques, prototyping and usability testing. Vlad Kytainyk, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for brainstorming 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainstorming
Noun
  • Kaushik was speaking at a Knowledge Series seminar which is part of the Film Bazaar project market that sits alongside the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.
    Patrick Frater, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Sign up for a seminar or class that will encourage you to make a lifestyle change that enriches your life.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Take me through your process a little bit, from ideation to whatever the final product is.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Another case, though, has emerged with the same hallmarks of parental negligence, arguable neglect, and a child whose alleged violent ideation went unchecked.
    Aja Romano, Vox, 6 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • The Spartans opened up with two passing touchdowns for a 14-0 lead to immediately put the Mountain West conference leaders on edge.
    Andrew Hartley, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • There’s almost no doubt the Pioneers will hear their names on Monday as one of 26 at-large bids in the 48-team field with quality wins over top programs and a narrow conference title-game loss.
    Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Let’s look at the other two trades before talking waiver wire moves.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • But talking with local filmmakers and industry heads reveals a more sobering picture this year.
    Gregg Goldstein, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • The great benchmark of creativity in watchmaking today lies in the modern interpretation of traditional crafts.
    Carol Besler, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
  • This positive, forward-thinking approach can inspire voluntary compliance and unlock a wave of creativity in the commercial real estate sector.
    Ali Hoss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Part one of the symposium will take place 4:45-5:30 p.m. June 27 during the Black & Minority Health Fair, when expert panelists will discuss the importance of self-care and how to seek mental health support when needed for seniors and senior caregivers.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 22 June 2024
  • The same day, Republican Steve Garvey was at Temple University in Pennsylvania, picking up an award at a women’s sports media symposium.
    Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The red seconds hand draws inspiration from the brand’s signature red rivets.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
  • As the Cure’s front man and primary songwriter, Smith’s never been shy about drawing blatant lyrical inspiration from his favorite books and poems.
    Chris Stanton, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • An evaluator from the Office of Performance Evaluations, a nonpartisan watchdog agency, told the panel Idaho’s coroner system has fallen behind the U.S. for years and that the gap is widening as the state grows and forensic science matures.
    Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
  • For example, some states have addressed partisan gerrymandering by appointing nonpartisan or balanced citizen or judicial panels to draw political boundaries.
    Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024

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