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

The book also offers insights into his resilience — and lateral thinking. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

This creates a level of situational flexibility and lateral thinking that AI simply cannot simulate. — Charan Dhillon, Forbes.com, 7 May 2026

This nws in not just about saving the tunnel project, but is also an interesting showcase of what can be achieved with a little bit of lateral thinking and planning. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026

As a solution, the US Army Air Forces hit on a smidgen of lateral thinking. — New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2026

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