lateral thinking

noun

chiefly British

: a method for solving problems by making unusual or unexpected connections between ideas

Examples of lateral thinking in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This additional layer of lateral thinking is almost never prudent, and usually serves to kill both guardians quicker (and instill a killer headache). —Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025

Approximately 73% of neurodivergent professionals surveyed stated that cybersecurity aligns with their strengths, such as deep focus, lateral thinking, and pattern recognition. —Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025

The weekly quiz sees teams tackle a range puzzles – testing logic, lateral thinking and problem-solving. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 May 2025

Think of this as the lateral thinking version of that practice. —Christian Davies Fcsd, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025

Today his lateral thinking and vertical play has Bournemouth — amid an injury crisis — starting to ponder Champions League football next season. —Michael Walker, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025

Rhymes for lateral thinking

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