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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McClung was nearby, listening to Justin Bieber and thinking through his first dunk. — Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026 Legislation passed under those circumstances is not often well-thought through. — Paul Rogers, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026 This means there's still time to conduct a portfolio review and think through the right level of cash to maintain. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 By thinking through the important components—what your child actually needs and how to keep them safe—the decision can turn into an intentional plan. — Michele Marchetti, Parents, 30 Aug. 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 27 Sep. 2026.

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