think through
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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The Giants also have to think through the playing time at catcher now that Daniel Susac is primed to be activated for Friday’s series opener at Sacramento.
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Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Regardless of how it’s handled, senior leadership teams need to think through these implications.
—Paul Goydan, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Thaddea Graham and Nick Offerman praised their stunt coordinators and the team behind the scene, who made time for extensive stunt rehearsals and thought through all the aspects that seamlessly show up on camera.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Instead of solving problems, the focus becomes helping young adults think through decisions on their own.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
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Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Regardless of how it’s handled, senior leadership teams need to think through these implications.
—Paul Goydan, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Thaddea Graham and Nick Offerman praised their stunt coordinators and the team behind the scene, who made time for extensive stunt rehearsals and thought through all the aspects that seamlessly show up on camera.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Instead of solving problems, the focus becomes helping young adults think through decisions on their own.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
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“Think through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/think%20through. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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