as in deliberate
decided on as a result of careful thought
a well thought-out plan for the state to make better use of alternative energy sources
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Recent Examples of thought-out
Eliminate the [San Diego] Performance and Analytics Department that generated that irresponsible and badly thought-out study [ranking the city’s recreation centers and libraries].
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Letters To The Editor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2026
In a letter, the Valentine Neighborhood Association called that process a lengthy and thought-out one, saying the standards should not be changed without a compelling reason.
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Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
5 May 2026
Even in a small space, this kind of visual separation makes everything feel more thought-out and spacious.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
And individuality is Sheibani’s calling card; each of her nine collections produced over the past two decades have been meticulously thought-out around a separate theme, to create highly refined — rather than literal — results.
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Kate Matthams,
Forbes.com,
14 Mar. 2026
Jewelry to Match Jewelry is one of those add-on accessories that really makes an outfit feel thought-out and put-together.
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Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
Mixed in with your favorite cropped sweater and midi dress, the addition adds extra warmth while making your ’fit feel thought-out and intentional.
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Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
13 Nov. 2025
There’s a clear plan in place that’s thoroughly thought-out and explained.
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Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
9 Nov. 2025
Stuffed full of laugh-out-loud moments, a robust and talented cast and some iconic guest stars, the show is fun, refreshing and well thought-out.
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Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
Letters To The Editor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2026
In a letter, the Valentine Neighborhood Association called that process a lengthy and thought-out one, saying the standards should not be changed without a compelling reason.
—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
5 May 2026
Even in a small space, this kind of visual separation makes everything feel more thought-out and spacious.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
And individuality is Sheibani’s calling card; each of her nine collections produced over the past two decades have been meticulously thought-out around a separate theme, to create highly refined — rather than literal — results.
—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes.com,
14 Mar. 2026
Jewelry to Match Jewelry is one of those add-on accessories that really makes an outfit feel thought-out and put-together.
—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
Mixed in with your favorite cropped sweater and midi dress, the addition adds extra warmth while making your ’fit feel thought-out and intentional.
—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
13 Nov. 2025
There’s a clear plan in place that’s thoroughly thought-out and explained.
—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
9 Nov. 2025
Stuffed full of laugh-out-loud moments, a robust and talented cast and some iconic guest stars, the show is fun, refreshing and well thought-out.
—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thought-out
Adjective
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What is needed now is a deliberate consolidation of overlapping groups into effective coalitions, accompanied by rigorous tracking of donors and their commitments.
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Also woven into the story is Lim Bo Seng, the real-life resistance leader who serves as a mentor figure to Kai, and Takeshi Inoue, a Japanese officer drawn with deliberate moral complexity.
Adjective
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The considered yes is not recklessness.
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All of this was a considered response to European systems within which a tiny plutocracy had built power and control over land and people, especially through familial inheritance.
Adjective
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Designing a $53 million home without an owner may sound like a calculated act of extreme optimism.
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The question now is whether Warsh’s début was an early show of independence, a calculated bet, or the start of a very short honeymoon.
Adjective
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None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.
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This is a time for cool, calm and reasoned debate, and for legislators to think through the consequences of legislation put forth.
Adjective
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High ceilings and generous proportions create volume, while thoughtful transitions blur the lines between interior and exterior, extending daily life beyond the home’s four walls.
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The bold contrast calls for thoughtful choices of wall color.
Adjective
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Determination and careful calculations — hold on, carry the 2 — are a must.
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Graduate students face lower federal limits and the loss of Grad PLUS, requiring careful financial planning.
Adjective
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The planned merger of Lotte Cinema and Megabox, South Korea’s second- and third-largest multiplex chains, has collapsed, ending a 14-month attempt to combine the two companies into the country’s biggest theatrical exhibitor.
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These are often given ahead of a planned trigger, such as before an owner leaves the house or before a thunderstorm.
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“Thought-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thought-out. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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