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
In a show that’s giving such a specific snapshot of a world that many people have no contact with, having a character that’s a bit of an audience sounding board is important.
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Daniel D'addario,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Schmidt said that the two have bonded plenty since their respective surgeries, using one another as a sounding board and a source of moral support throughout the darker days of their grueling rehabs.
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Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2026
Much like Inouye-Perez, Fernandez’s best attribute is her ability to be a sounding board for Grant.
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Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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
See All Example Sentences for sounding board
Daniel D'addario,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Schmidt said that the two have bonded plenty since their respective surgeries, using one another as a sounding board and a source of moral support throughout the darker days of their grueling rehabs.
—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2026
Much like Inouye-Perez, Fernandez’s best attribute is her ability to be a sounding board for Grant.
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Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
No Andy Dalton as a sounding board or safety net anymore as in the three previous seasons, either.
—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for sounding board
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sounding board
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But this should be guided and individualized by the right expert in terms of counseling and determining both the risks and benefits of sports based on the cardiac diagnosis and type of sport engaged in by the athlete.
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Sandy Baum, an expert in education finance with the Urban Institute, said the new loan limits are unreasonably low, but uncapped borrowing was a real problem and some restrictions are necessary.
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Democrat Xavier Becerra, a former state attorney general, and Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and adviser to conservative British politicians, are competing to replace Newsom.
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The goal is to redirect human advisors toward the parts of a deal that require judgment and trust.
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Text 741741 from anywhere in the nation to reach a counselor.
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The filing came a day after an investigation led by the Texas Legislature determined the camp had no emergency plan and failed to evacuate campers and counselors quickly enough.
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Teng found a menopause specialist from Midi who discussed the risks and benefits of HRT, and recommended vitamins, supplements, diet and lifestyle changes.
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Concert volume at large venues is largely unregulated, which is why Reddy and other pediatric specialists urge caution for the youngest fans.
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“Sounding board.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sounding%20board. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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