think tank

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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“Think tank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/think%20tank. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.

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