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.

Examples of think through in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead of solving problems, the focus becomes helping young adults think through decisions on their own. —Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026

The technique, developed by Penn State psychologist Thomas Borkovec, calls for setting aside three minutes a day to deliberately think through the worst-case scenario. —Angela Haupt, Time, 8 May 2026

This team makes management decisions for this species, and its strategic plan, written in 2022, has scenarios developed to help decision-makers think through the possibilities. —Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 7 May 2026

Have the developers of artificial intelligence thought through the potential ramifications and unexpected consequences of this outcome? —Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026

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