brainstorm

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brain·storm ˈbrān-ˌstȯrm How to pronounce brainstorm (audio)

brainstormed; brainstorming; brainstorms

transitive + intransitive

: to try to solve a problem or come up with new ideas by having a discussion that includes all members of a group : to discuss a problem or issue and suggest solutions and ideas

Students from Paris, Milan, Tokyo, and New York were invited to the Cambridge campus to brainstorm with MIT students on the marriage of couture and computer.

Elizabeth Thrasher

Engineers are only beginning to brainstorm possible reasons that Polar Lander might have kept silent.

Sharon Begley

noun

plural brainstorms

: a sudden bright idea

Another French immigrant to the Quaker City, Eugene Roussel, had a brainstorm that raised the curtain on a new era in the history of carbonated beverages.

David M. Schwartz

: the act of brainstorming : a group discussion for the purpose of solving a problem or coming up with new ideas

Once the brainstorms are done, however, everyone needs to get their individual pieces of the creative puzzle done as effectively and efficiently as possible.

Denise Blasevick

: a harebrained idea

The layout looks as though it is the brainstorm of the art director of a struggling new advertising agency after a three-martini lunch.

Sloan Wilson

British, informal : a temporary state of confusion : a period of unclear thinking

… Smith's rise was interrupted by a brainstorm, a failure of logic, a loss of bearings that will now stay with him for the rest of his life.

Paul Hayward

dated : a violent transient fit of insanity

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communicate
intercommunicate

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Noun Her latest brainstorm is to convert the garage into an apartment.

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The European Space Agency recently convened several dozens of scientists and engineers to brainstorm designs for a spacecraft that would explore a nook that could lead to a cave.

Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 29 July 2022 Using this technique to brainstorm is likely to yield the widest diversity of thought and the most creative insights.

Maura Thomas, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2021 The instructors helped the students brainstorm an idea for their final production, writing it, then practicing the music and acting.

Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2022 Instead, brainstorm ways to use any perishable items in bonus meals and snacks or as part of the healthy meal plan recipes below, or pop them in the freezer to use later.

Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2022 First, brainstorm as many options as possible for reaching an emotional intelligence goal, and then think about what might get in the way of realizing each option.

Christine Michel Carter, Forbes, 21 June 2022 Perhaps while relaxing on the terrace, your Father’s Day party can brainstorm the next flux capacitor.

Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2022 In this three-part series, Brensinger and Sunlight Sports owner, Wes Allen, will brainstorm on how specialty outdoor shops and brands can better collaborate and work together for the ultimate health of the outdoor industry.

Outside Online, 10 July 2017 Students learned to brainstorm solutions, research existing patents and apply for grants to build prototypes of their new products.

Katie Reilly, Time, 8 June 2022 See More

单词	brainstorms
释义	brainstorm 1 of 2 verb brain·storm ˈbrān-ˌstȯrm brainstormed; brainstorming; brainstorms transitive + intransitive : to try to solve a problem or come up with new ideas by having a discussion that includes all members of a group : to discuss a problem or issue and suggest solutions and ideas Students from Paris, Milan, Tokyo, and New York were invited to the Cambridge campus to brainstorm with MIT students on the marriage of couture and computer. Elizabeth Thrasher Engineers are only beginning to brainstorm possible reasons that Polar Lander might have kept silent. Sharon Begley see also brainstorming brainstormer noun plural brainstormers In fact, the speakers joined the attendees as collaborative brainstormers in an exercise to find solutions to some truly global problems … Amy Schrier brainstorm 2 of 2 noun plural brainstorms 1 a : a sudden bright idea Another French immigrant to the Quaker City, Eugene Roussel, had a brainstorm that raised the curtain on a new era in the history of carbonated beverages. David M. Schwartz b : the act of brainstorming : a group discussion for the purpose of solving a problem or coming up with new ideas Once the brainstorms are done, however, everyone needs to get their individual pieces of the creative puzzle done as effectively and efficiently as possible. Denise Blasevick c : a harebrained idea The layout looks as though it is the brainstorm of the art director of a struggling new advertising agency after a three-martini lunch. Sloan Wilson 2 British, informal : a temporary state of confusion : a period of unclear thinking … Smith's rise was interrupted by a brainstorm, a failure of logic, a loss of bearings that will now stay with him for the rest of his life. Paul Hayward 3 dated : a violent transient fit of insanity Synonyms Verb communicate intercommunicate See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun Her latest brainstorm is to convert the garage into an apartment. Recent Examples on the Web Verb The European Space Agency recently convened several dozens of scientists and engineers to brainstorm designs for a spacecraft that would explore a nook that could lead to a cave. Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 29 July 2022 Using this technique to brainstorm is likely to yield the widest diversity of thought and the most creative insights. Maura Thomas, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2021 The instructors helped the students brainstorm an idea for their final production, writing it, then practicing the music and acting. Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2022 Instead, brainstorm ways to use any perishable items in bonus meals and snacks or as part of the healthy meal plan recipes below, or pop them in the freezer to use later. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2022 First, brainstorm as many options as possible for reaching an emotional intelligence goal, and then think about what might get in the way of realizing each option. Christine Michel Carter, Forbes, 21 June 2022 Perhaps while relaxing on the terrace, your Father’s Day party can brainstorm the next flux capacitor. Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2022 In this three-part series, Brensinger and Sunlight Sports owner, Wes Allen, will brainstorm on how specialty outdoor shops and brands can better collaborate and work together for the ultimate health of the outdoor industry. Outside Online, 10 July 2017 Students learned to brainstorm solutions, research existing patents and apply for grants to build prototypes of their new products. Katie Reilly, Time, 8 June 2022 See More Word History First Known Use Verb 1945, in the meaning defined above Noun circa 1861, in the meaning defined at sense 3 Kids Definition brainstorm noun brain·storm ˈbrān-ˌstȯrm : a sudden inspiration or idea brainstorms 1 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of brainstorm as in communicates to engage in an exchange of information or ideas they brainstormed about ways to raise money for their organization Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance communicates talks communes messages intercommunicates approaches bonds converses contacts boards corresponds accosts relates brainstorms 2 of 2 noun plural of brainstorm 1 as in spasms Synonyms & Similar Words spasms convulsions paroxysms frenzies throes agitations relapses pangs attacks recurrences bouts eclampsias seizures breakdowns spells fits accesses sieges cases turns collapses prostrations Antonyms & Near Antonyms arrests reliefs remissions 2 as in thoughts Synonyms & Similar Words thoughts inspirations concepts pictures impressions conceptions images conceits fantasies whimsicalities notions whimsies phantasies mind's eyes vagaries whims impetuosities caprices fancies kinks bees humors vagrancies maggots megrims cranks freaks whimseys
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