as in communicates
to engage in an exchange of information or ideas
they brainstormed about ways to raise money for their organization
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as in convulsions
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as in thoughts
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Recent Examples of brainstorms
Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
Maybe everyone picks a different resolution, and the group brainstorms how to best help each person achieve it.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
Verb
Every year the Bronx Zoo team brainstorms different additions to its offerings, and some of the challenges lie in choosing the right ones.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
Maybe everyone picks a different resolution, and the group brainstorms how to best help each person achieve it.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainstorms
Verb
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Kevin Warsh proposed some changes, including to how the bank communicates with the public.—
Stacey Vanek Smith,
Bloomberg,
23 Apr. 2026
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Ryan notes that the intention is to create a clear view of how consistently a brand communicates across its ecosystem and where adjustments may be required.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In 1602, she was afflicted by a slew of symptoms, such as convulsions, fits, and terrors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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But her vitals are strong and there’s startling force in her unpredictable convulsions and bone-chilling noises.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Such visions pull our minds into journeys of light-years and thoughts far beyond or grounded world.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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As wedding season approaches, thoughts of popping the question intensify for those looking to go from just dating to the joyful vows of a lifetime together.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Below, Weisman talks with THR about the difficult conversations in the writers’ room about presenting the interracial friend group onscreen, considering an alternative killer and the message the series sends about the danger shame and secrets pose to women.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
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Ahead, Fields talks determination in pursuit of a dream, following your instincts and fostering relationships.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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When that area sends faulty messages to the body, uncontrollable movements called spasms can affect various muscles.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Triple-A depth is starting to get healthy, too, with right-hander Corbin Martin coming off the IL on Sunday after dealing with back spasms and getting into Tuesday’s game, while right-hander Collin Snider (arm fatigue) is expected to pitch for Iowa in the next day or two.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lowery discussed the origins and real-life musical inspirations for Hathaway’s character on the Filmmaker Toolkit podcast.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2026
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Here, Steelman outlines her superpowers, her trajectory and her inspirations.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Preparing a tax return can trigger paroxysms of stress at the best of times.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Also, stars in this frenzied state aren’t terribly stable; the fusion rate can be tempestuous, and the star undergoes incredibly violent paroxysms.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
20 Mar. 2026
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With Brazzell in the mix, the Panthers can get creative with their route concepts.—
Mike Kaye
April 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2026
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China makes its own SpiderFab But concepts like SpiderFab could, in theory, completely change all that.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Brainstorms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainstorms. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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