think tank

Definition of think tanknext
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 Today, nearly 40% of the federal government’s 72 inspector general positions are currently vacant, according to the libertarian think tank. Max Taves, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026 Hanna Shelest, the head of security programs at the Ukrainian Prism think tank, said Russians eagerly moved to Crimea a decade ago. Greg Myre, NPR, 13 Aug. 2026 When repeated by academics, think tanks, and celebrities, these claims gain credibility. Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026 The think tank advocates for diplomacy rather than military intervention. Luke Fountain, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 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 23 Aug. 2026.

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