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 Sudha David-Wilp of the think tank German Marshall Fund told NPR that despite talk of replacing him, Merz will counter any political reckoning by standing his ground. — Esme Nicholson, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026 China and India are the largest buyers of Russian crude oil, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air think tank. — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 Michael Strain, director of economic policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, a center-right think tank, said Trump would be repeating the same policy mistake as his predecessor, Democratic former President Joe Biden. — Bill Barrow, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026 According to Pew Research Center, a nonpartisan think tank in Washington, DC, that conducts polls on social issues and public opinion, 30% of Americans consult tarot cards and 43% of women believe in astrology. — Loren Savini, Allure, 11 Sep. 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 3 Oct. 2026.

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