think through
phrasal verb
thought through; thinking through; thinks through
: to think about all the different parts or effects of (something) for a period of time especially in an effort to understand or make a decision about it
I need time to think this through.
We have thought through the matter and have come to a decision.
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Those who only fantasized about positive outcomes showed lower systolic blood pressure than those who visualized success and then thought through potential obstacles and backup plans.
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Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
In order to architect that sort of financial turnaround, Fairview leaders spent time thinking through all of the indirect impacts of their economic decisions, including effects on patient loyalty and the size of their referral base, according to Hereford.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Osprey clearly thought through every detail.
—The Editors, Outside, 28 Aug. 2025
Innovating an already-revolutionary hot tool is a tall order but Dyson, of course, thought through all the details.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
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Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
In order to architect that sort of financial turnaround, Fairview leaders spent time thinking through all of the indirect impacts of their economic decisions, including effects on patient loyalty and the size of their referral base, according to Hereford.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Osprey clearly thought through every detail.
—The Editors, Outside, 28 Aug. 2025
Innovating an already-revolutionary hot tool is a tall order but Dyson, of course, thought through all the details.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for think through
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“Think through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/think%20through. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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