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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
But this much is clear: their youth and their fearlessness, their reaction to the politics of their time, their brainstorming sessions, the tensions and interpersonal conflicts, and, most importantly, each member’s unique artistic visions is what made ASCO, ASCO. Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 17 Mar. 2025 These companies argue that certain tasks, especially those requiring teamwork or brainstorming, are better suited for face-to-face interactions. Carine Harb, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025 Green might mean open to spontaneous brainstorming, while yellow indicates heads down but available for scheduled chats. Rachel Montanez, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 To facilitate collaboration and teamwork In-person work fosters easier and more spontaneous collaboration, reducing the friction of scheduling virtual meetings and allowing for informal brainstorming. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brainstorming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainstorming
Noun
  • The fellowship program allows participants to be mentored by an Academy members and have access to networking and seminars.
    Abigail Lee, Variety, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Educational workshop: The Poway Chamber of Commerce will host a virtual interactive seminar on marketing and how to generate extraordinary results at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 25.
    Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • My daily surf and exercise routines consistently clear my mind, enabling me to focus on ideation.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Offer workshops on ideation, problem-solving, or design thinking.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Traditionally, the southern sports world orbits around football but the 2024-25 season saw the SEC take over the mantle of best basketball conference in the nation.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Following the group phase, the top eight teams across the conferences will advance to the playoffs.
    Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 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
  • The show, which has popped up around Chicago and Evanston regularly since August, offers a safe space for performers and a reminder to audiences of the power of creativity.
    Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The result is a space where art has been successfully imbedded into everyday life, a seamless integration where the public easily encounters creativity while artists profit from passing footfall.
    Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The eight will be honored at a ceremony during the 15th annual A STEP UP assistant coaches professional development symposium at Queens University in Charlotte.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
  • The state’s top public safety officials warned attendees at the annual Connecticut emergency management symposium Tuesday that the only certainty is that billions of dollars currently slated for emergency operations across the U.S. are under review by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
    Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The interiors are courtesy of Atlantic Hospitality’s team of designers, Krista Stokes and Mark Cotto, who drew inspiration from the coastal landscape to incorporate colors such as bark, moss, slate, oyster, and lady slipper pink.
    Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Telling the story of a team of office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and personal lives, these creatives drew inspiration from some interesting places, including John Deere’s 1950s office buildings.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Lucky Duck also shows up — in person this time — to quack at the panel and give them a late-in-the-game incentive to do better.
    Lauren Huff, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Garland shared the duo’s resolute ethic while appearing at a Los Angeles panel alongside Mendoza (and D’Pharoah Woon-A-Tai, who portrays Mendoza with a convincing stoicism that arose from his inquiries into the concerted memories of the SEAL’s battle mates).
    Fred Schruers, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2025

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