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brainstormed

verb

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 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 Shortly after she was freed, Kendra and Joseph brainstormed ways to make money during a jailhouse phone call, the audio of which was obtained by People. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026

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Not as verbally eloquent as Roosevelt, Eisenhower communicated with a broad smile and a confident demeanor.

— John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
The three-minute notification was communicated by alternate means, acknowledged by a controller and positive contact was established with Marine One before takeoff.

— CBS News, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

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During their visit, the wife talked incessantly, sharing stories about their family members in great detail.

— R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2026
The Hollywood Reporter reported in November 2024 that Cruise had talked to Paramount about a follow-up to his 1990 NASCAR racing film.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

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