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.

Examples of think through in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Students who can regulate their emotions, think through problems logically, and treat peers and teachers with respect are better prepared for life inside and outside the classroom. —Nona Han, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025

Perhaps the Trump administration has already thought through all these potential logistical hurdles. —Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025

Oh sure, there will be still be settlement conferences and mediations and the occasional trial, but a good deal of legal matters will henceforth be solved by the attorney thinking through the situation as opposed to simply generating mounds of paperwork. —Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025

Instead of mimicking human language, HRM reasons internally—quietly working through problems in hidden loops, much like a person thinking through a puzzle in their head. —Preston Fore, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for think through

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
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• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou