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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Manager Dave Roberts, who looked down at his card when the throw was in the air, was already thinking through extra innings when the crowd erupted again. Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026 The goal is to jolt readers out of their complacency and force them to think through the argument of the poem. René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 June 2026 Most of these interpretative moves work fine because they’re thought through and balanced by other moves. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026 That forces you to think through your priorities, rank them in importance (realistically) and then create a time management system that actually works for you and reflects your values. Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 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 4 Jul. 2026.

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