as in expert
a person or group with whom you discuss ideas to see if the ideas are good
My friend is my sounding board for new ideas.
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Recent Examples of sounding board
New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, one of Espada’s close friends, comes to mind as a potential sounding board.
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Aikman will discuss candidates with Ross, participate in interviews and serve as something of a sounding board.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026
Bradley has extensive experience as a defensive coordinator with the Colts, Raiders and Chargers and has served as a sounding board for Saleh all season.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
Brooks heaps praise on to Curtis, 67, who portrays Mackey's onscreen aunt and sounding board for advice in the movie.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Aikman will discuss candidates with Ross, participate in interviews and serve as something of a sounding board.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026
Bradley has extensive experience as a defensive coordinator with the Colts, Raiders and Chargers and has served as a sounding board for Saleh all season.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
Brooks heaps praise on to Curtis, 67, who portrays Mackey's onscreen aunt and sounding board for advice in the movie.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sounding board
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sounding board
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The expert is also a proponent of boosting fiber intake, noting that the daily goal for adults is between 25 and 35 grams per day.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Officials in Minnesota, along with criminal justice experts and former federal prosecutors, are increasingly critical of the federal response to the aggressive tactics being used by immigration officers in Minneapolis and the surrounding area.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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But with his broadcast duties, the Hall of Fame quarterback has been more of a pitchman and advisor than hands-on architect.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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After stepping out to accommodate Paigyn’s daily noon meditation, Ainsley heads straight to the admissions office to plead her case with advisor, Greta (Miriam Silverman).—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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In the meantime, Care Team counselors will be available for students, and Employee Assistance Program services will be available for staff.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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In addition to Affleck and Damon, Williams took home a Best Supporting Actor trophy for his role as Will's counselor.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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Avoidance is not a strategy, said Jack Kelleher, managing director at activist-defense specialist Collected Strategies.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In response, lip lift education ramped up across the field, with specialists lecturing on it at meetings and teaching it in courses.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Sounding board.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sounding%20board. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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