Word Finder - brainstorm

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A sudden thought, particularly one that solves a long-standing problem.

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I had been working on the problem for weeks, and then I had a brainstorm and saw that the solution was easy.

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• brainwave

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A session of brainstorming, investigating a problem to try to find solutions.

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An unexpected mental error.

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To investigate something, or solve a problem using brainstorming.

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To participate in a brainstorming session.

The teacher led a brainstorm of words associated with the Arctic.

South seems to have had a brainstorm in passing the double.

The class discusses each e-mail and pupils brainstorm ideas for a reply.

First, brainstorm and figure out what exactly it is you want to say.

One way to do this is to sit down and brainstorm ideas for your rings.

With the class brainstorm all the kinds of groups to which they belong.

I'm willing to brainstorm something that will work for you and your situation.

Brainstorm Halloween wedding reception ideas until you come up with a combination of things that make the reception truly yours.

Writing a longer love letter may be easier if you brainstorm and jot down your thoughts on a separate sheet of paper first.

Try to brainstorm a list of attributes you can use to help you stand out from the crowd of writers competing for the same jobs.

Before you can plan any days set aside just to show your school spirit, you have to brainstorm ideas!

Get them to write down a definition or hold a brainstorm of words they associate with economics.

Offering flexibility and choice, we cater for all business and meetings and gatherings, from a creative brainstorm to a major sales conference.

Plenary students brainstorm what they already know about European Union.

Another crucial point that people brainstorm about is security.

Let her brainstorm with you and your spouse over possible names for the new baby.

Sit down and brainstorm everyone that you need to buy gifts for, from your boss to your husband's uncle that no one likes.

Even if you don't find anything from this store, it may help you brainstorm ideas for that perfect gift.

Brainstorm some ideas about the pieces you need, determine how much you can afford to spend - and stick to it.

Get together with other classmates and brainstorm some of your prank ideas.

It's a good idea to brainstorm some cake themes for groom ideas before you visit the bakery that's going to make the cake.

As you brainstorm color combinations, color small patches of the 3 colors right next to one another to see how they look.

Brainstorm ideas and do preliminary research, so you can make a good impression.

Or simply brainstorm what menus work for your family and try to make it as colorful as possible.

To unlock the focus mode where the note highway is pitch black, play as the drummer on "Brainstorm" in the Golden Gate venue.

The popular braided bonsai pachira aquatic tree plant was actually the brainstorm of a Taiwanese truck driver, who was also a gardener.

For best results, bring pictures of your favorite celebrities who wear long hair and brainstorm styling suggestions with your stylist.

The first step in finding your niche is to brainstorm ideas that motivate you to take action.

Brainstorm with your partner to develop funny or sentimental sayings for you to wear.

This comes in handy later in life when they need to solve a problem or brainstorm new ideas at work or in their personal life.

With most stories, we begin planning a year in advance, so our food editors all sit down once a month to brainstorm story ideas, and plan each issue.

You need to consider what sort of look you want to have and brainstorm around that.

To get creative with your dress-up theme, brainstorm with your partner to come up with unique couples costume ideas.

Most experienced florists can help you brainstorm ways to cut your costs while still getting a high-quality arrangement.

Checking out sample budgets prepared by people living in similar circumstances can help you brainstorm ways to save money in your own life.

When you first begin the tattoo consideration process, it's important to brainstorm the reasons why you're getting a tattoo in the first place.

Once you're inspired with a pixie's style or traits, take them to a tattoo artist who can brainstorm how to bring her beauty to your body.

Once you have a list of your strengths, brainstorm for business ideas.

Brainstorm different topics related to your business that you could talk about to the media and look for news hooks that you could alert the media to.

Whether you are a sole proprietor or a small group, take the time to brainstorm.

The trick to planning a Super Bowl menu is to brainstorm what can be eaten on the go.

It helps a great deal to plan the party with at least one other person, so you can share duties and brainstorm ideas together.

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To find a purpose that will attract attention, look for a problem or need and brainstorm about how an online forum would best fill that need.

Before beginning the registration process, brainstorm one or more domain names that you want to register.

Since there are over one million existing domains, brainstorm three more addresses you like, in case your original selections are taken.

A good way to do this is to get everyone together and do a brainstorm on things the group needs.

Get together with some of your friends and brainstorm more fun things you can do.

Feel free to take these ideas, brainstorm and personalize them to suit your own party.

You can also sit down with Search Engine Optimization tools like Keyword Discovery or WordTracker to brainstorm up new domain names with potential for good traffic right out of the gate.