brainstormed

past tense of brainstorm
as in communicated
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 brainstormed For a $20 salary, Chatfield brainstormed how to create co-op facilities such as clinics and pharmacies as one-stop spots for farmworkers. — Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 The duo will confess that their best NFL recap episodes are brainstormed in hotel bars and airport lounges. — Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 15 July 2026 Writers Rashida Jones and Will McCormack also took part in that rehearsal period, adjusting the script as the whole team brainstormed how to make the characters deeper and more complex. — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026 Glatzer immediately brainstormed the character of Duncan Park, the insecure CEO played by Billy Magnussen in the series. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 11 June 2026 Clover was released from the hospital in February and has brainstormed a new way to meet visitors at the ball—this time, by golf cart. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026 Coaches also zeroed in on times when conversation lagged, such as lunch, and brainstormed ways to keep everyone talking. — Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026 Instead of canceling the season or scrambling for alternatives in playing the high-contact sport, Silver brainstormed the Bubble, and it has largely been seen as a success, even when other leagues failed to replicate it. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026 The two sat in lawn chairs into the night and brainstormed ways to connect more women to services — such as free prenatal classes. — Katheryn Houghton, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainstormed
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  • Additionally, Melford spoke no Spanish and communicated with his cast through an interpreter.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Authorities asked anyone who communicated with Lyons while a minor, or who knows someone who did, to contact the sheriff’s office.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
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  • But after returning to Kansas City following that second interview in the Windy City, Matthews talked with then-Royals owner Ewing Kauffman.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Read Cep’s Profile of Kingsolver » Our editors and critics choose the most captivating, notable, brilliant, surprising, absorbing, weird, thought-provoking, and talked-about books.
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“Brainstormed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainstormed. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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