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as in brainstorm
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as in seminar
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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
Maya Singer, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
Raimi ended up co-writing the script, as well as making a cameo appearance as a brainstorming marketing executive.
—Ars Technica, 31 Dec. 2024
Physical presence is more crucial for brainstorming, problem-solving sessions, product launches, or situations requiring close, real-time interaction where spontaneous ideas and insights can emerge.
—Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Also, look to dive deep into data by analyzing trends and segmenting user behavior; make sure to value your core team’s expertise and encourage brainstorming sessions for innovative ideas.
—Rissa Cao, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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According to Yoon Ahn, the Ambush designer who collaborated with Osaka and Nike to create the head-turning ensembles, brainstorming began two years ago, not long after Osaka gave birth.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
Raimi ended up co-writing the script, as well as making a cameo appearance as a brainstorming marketing executive.
—Ars Technica, 31 Dec. 2024
Physical presence is more crucial for brainstorming, problem-solving sessions, product launches, or situations requiring close, real-time interaction where spontaneous ideas and insights can emerge.
—Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Also, look to dive deep into data by analyzing trends and segmenting user behavior; make sure to value your core team’s expertise and encourage brainstorming sessions for innovative ideas.
—Rissa Cao, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainstorming
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On Kimberly Taking the Risks to Protest Kimberly is on track to realize her dream of becoming a Supreme Court Justice, especially with her special spot in a seminar for older students with an esteemed guest professor played by Tig Notaro.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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Throughout all four days of the retreat, guests can take part in fascinating educational seminars, with topics spanning from manta ray identification methods to the inner workings of plankton, a diverse type of organism that makes up the bulk of a manta ray’s diet.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The overwhelming success and the community’s demand for more inclusive publishing opportunities directly led to the establishment of Chapman’s imprint Storehouse Voices, a unique pipelined publishing outfit designed to help talented Black women from the ideation to execution phase.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
10 Jan. 2025
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Number one is this new category of ideation and concepting.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Those wins count the same as any others in the conference standings, but the league’s West Coast newcomers aren’t steeped in old-school Big Ten animosity the way Michigan’s other conference opponents are.—
Austin Meek,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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In the same way people trusted me after that first conference, thousands of new clients began trusting me through my online presence.—
Rafael Alatorre,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Create Polls and Ask Questions Polls get people talking, and LinkedIn’s algorithm rewards it.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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This pact signifies a shared commitment to fostering Canadian creativity, telling stories from different perspectives, and delivering impactful storytelling to audiences.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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But this nod to his daughters’ creativity and their close relationship is refreshing to see from a dad of daughters.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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At its inaugural symposium, the GTLI will introduce ideas for frameworks, standards and certifications aimed at defining what good thought leadership looks like.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Longtime native plant expert and author Carol Bornstein summed it up last October, when San Marcos Growers had its final plant symposium for landscapers, horticulturists, botanists and retail nursery operators.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Jan. 2025
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The minidress ensemble created an illusion of a shirtdress with lingerie inspiration, thanks in part to the silk fabric.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
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Back in May, MacDowell told PEOPLE at the Cannes Film Festival that both of her daughters use her for style inspiration.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Hassan, who sits on both panels, asked Kennedy on Thursday to explain what each part of Medicare is.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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The device’s temperature, oscillation, mode, and timer can be controlled on the convenient LED display panel.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Brainstorming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainstorming. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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