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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Every element of the limited-edition appliance was thought through and intended to set it apart from other models on the market. —

Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024 But beyond thinking through how to utilize the technology, Stryker is focused on building trust. —

John Kell, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024 Your Mileage May Vary is an advice column offering you a new framework for thinking through your ethical dilemmas and philosophical questions. —

Sigal Samuel, Vox, 20 Oct. 2024 Without thinking through, thoughts are no more than slogans. have been thinking recently about Nikolai Rostov, Tolstoy’s young hussar. —

Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for think through

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