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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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 Go into this conversation having thought through what an ideal situation might look like for the two of you. R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026 Leaders should carefully think through how AI fits into their existing technical setup. Olufunsho Peters, Forbes.com, 20 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 8 Sep. 2026.

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