think tank
noun
a research institute or organization employed to solve complex problems or predict or plan future developments, as in military, political, or social areas.
think tanks
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pluralof think tank.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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After a life devoted to public service or writing for think tanks, he isn’t a wealthy man.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
She plans to meet with US lawmakers, government officials, think tanks and supporters, according to her itinerary.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
The idea was finally quashed on Monday after the education ministry had held further consultations with parents and education think tanks.
From BBC ● May 12, 2026
The think tanks and analysts who shaped that discourse were wrong about nearly everything and were rewarded with more airtime.
From Salon ● May 9, 2026
His work was so conscientious that the economic model he developed was pronounced reliable by experts at the Treasury Department and in think tanks on both the right and the left.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
