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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Yet American troops are getting killed in their barracks by cheap Iranian missiles and drones, and their leaders haven’t thought through adequate countermeasures. Andrew Exum, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026 This can show how an advisor thinks through a deal because the best offer is not always the largest number on paper. Bymike McIsaac Cpa, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 The preparation for the handover was over a period of time, as Fred was always extremely well-planned and thinking through things ahead of time. Fortune Editors, Fortune, 15 July 2026 The goal is to help people think through values, preferences, lifestyle, and relationship goals before beginning conversations. Matthew Kayser updated July 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 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 1 Aug. 2026.

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