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
No Andy Dalton as a sounding board or safety net anymore as in the three previous seasons, either.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
The addition of former Argentina international Gabriel Heinze, a close friend over many years, as assistant coach has provided Arteta with an additional sounding board and pressure valve.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 May 2026
The role shifts from being a financial provider to becoming a financial sounding board.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
Acting as both producer and sounding board, Cook helped assemble a sympathetic cast of collaborators drawn from the modern Americana and indie orbit.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 22 Apr. 2026
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
The addition of former Argentina international Gabriel Heinze, a close friend over many years, as assistant coach has provided Arteta with an additional sounding board and pressure valve.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 May 2026
The role shifts from being a financial provider to becoming a financial sounding board.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
Acting as both producer and sounding board, Cook helped assemble a sympathetic cast of collaborators drawn from the modern Americana and indie orbit.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sounding board
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Big Think+ classes feature world-class experts teaching the topics that matter most, from leadership and innovation to personal growth and health and wellness.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 June 2026
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Nonetheless, Ossoff will have to appeal to independents, who will decide the outcome, according to Charles Bullock, a University of Georgia political science professor and expert on Southern politics.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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We're joined by energy analyst Kevin Book of ClearView Energy Partners and Amos Hochstein, a former Biden White House senior energy adviser and Middle East negotiator.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Rice served as national security adviser when the 2015 nuclear deal was signed.—
Quinn Scanlan,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
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Sanders works as a counselor in Tucson, Arizona, and lately, the toxicity he’s been hearing has demoralized him.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Families may also appreciate that the kids’ club has trained autism-spectrum counselors.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Rescue teams, including diving and water specialists, were sent to retrieve Antar’s body, which was found by divers at a depth of 30 meters (100 feet) below the water surface.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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“Sounding board.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sounding%20board. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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