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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
This led to creative brainstorming between Huron and her clients that resulted in one-of-a-kind elements such as an opulent hammam, which includes a German shower system the couple experienced in Zurich. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2024 The Activation stage comprises the registration process, the Lean Canvas stage is the brainstorming period, the Innovation stage is where participants write an innovation brief, record an innovation video and create a website. Kristen Moon, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Creative brainstorming increased whether walking was done indoors or outdoors, leading to the conclusion that the act of walking, not the environment, was the main reason for the boost in creative thinking.18 11. Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 18 Oct. 2024 Its strength lies in its highly visual and flexible platform, which helps users with real-time brainstorming, ideation and collaborative design. Melody Brue, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for brainstorming 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainstorming
Noun
  • Each of them will be on-site, presenting pairings and seminars throughout the extended weekend.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • After the seminar, Mondragon loaded up his white pickup truck with boxes of N95 masks, face shields and goggles to take back to his job site and share with the other workers.
    Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • But there are three ways leaders can leverage generative AI to support forward-looking decision-making that steer organizations toward growth and innovation: as a sounding board, to explore scenarios, and as an ideation tool.
    Teppo Felin Matthias Holweg, Harvard Business Review, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Centric is most well known for its product lifecycle management (PLM) software and capabilities, which allow brands to track information about their products from start to end—from ideation and development, all the way to eventual disposal.
    Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • In that notebook, he is alleged to have written about wanting to target a CEO at a conference with a gun and expressed that such a method was preferable to other means — like a bomb or some other explosive device — so others wouldn’t be harmed.
    Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Thompson, 50, was shot from behind on the sidewalk outside a New York City Hilton hotel Dec. 4 before a shareholder conference.
    Greg Wehner, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • As this all unfolds in court, the people are talking.
    Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The clip shows the dog waiting outside a door for its owner to appear, followed by the moment that has people talking.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • From the conversational finesse of chatbots and virtual assistants to the creativity unleashed in personalized content and the power of advanced data analysis, AI is becoming deeply embedded in our lives.
    Debdutta Guha, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Anderson has also added to the creativity and brilliance of Gibbs-White, with similar, invaluable attributes.
    Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Fain has added his own twists, planning a once-a-year symposium that incorporates local women’s rights advocates, local therapists and a representative from A Call to Men.
    Matt Villano, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Image As part of the events program around the Neue Nationalgalerie show, the museum announced a daylong symposium to discuss how the conflict in Gaza was polarizing artists in Germany.
    Alex Marshall, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The contrast becomes even more dramatic when Talbot (pictured above, far right) is asked about the inspiration for the group’s sixth album, which they’re scheduled to begin recording next month.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Drawing inspiration from everyday life, pop culture, and art history, Adams delves into themes of self-empowerment, leisure and community, while challenging stereotypical narratives.
    Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The five-judge panel first ruled that the ex-husband of Gisèle Pelicot was guilty of aggravated rapes and all other charges against him.
    Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Netflix’s Kate Townsend led a team of industry professionals in forming the judging panel to select the final teams.
    Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024

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“Brainstorming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainstorming. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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