think tank

noun

Definition of think tanknext
as in think factory
an organization that consists of a group of people who think of new ideas on a particular subject or who give advice about what should be done

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Recent Examples of think tank This fueled the rise of conservative think tanks, including the Heritage Foundation, the eventual architect of the Project 2025 privatization agenda. — Nathan Meyers, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025 But there is also enormous potential for harm, said Sarah Myers West, co-executive director of the AI Now Institute, a think tank that focuses on the consequences of AI policy. — Kevin Collier, NBC News, 10 Mar. 2025 Companies that successfully foster curiosity invest in structured opportunities for exploration, such as innovation labs, think tanks, and cross-functional task forces where employees are encouraged to step outside their silos. — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025 John Lough, a former NATO official who is now an associate fellow at the Chatham House think tank in London, sees an even more profound split in the alliance. — Brad Lendon, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for think tank

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