sounding board

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He has also signaled a more direct role in Mamdani’s early tenure, indicating he would serve as a sounding board for the new mayor as he navigates the demands of the office.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Where AI tools genuinely shine, Kates said, is as a “second brain,” or a sounding board for financial strategy, rather than an executor of it.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

McInnes knows he is privileged to be able to use Ferguson as a sounding board after a glittering managerial career, including 13 Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues with United.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Still, whether you’re new to investing or are a longtime saver, there may be times when you could benefit from a financial adviser, as a sounding board for your own plans if not outright guidance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

Paulson, too, had heard Greg Lippmann’s pitch—and, as he built a massive position in credit default swaps, used Lippmann as his sounding board.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis