think through
phrasal 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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Sigal Samuel, Vox, 2 Apr. 2025
Conservatives are used to condemning politicians for making promises of government largesse and expenditure without ever thinking through the public’s willingness to pay for it.
—Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 30 Apr. 2025
As in other areas of this administration’s first 100 days, the execution of tariff policy has been chaotic and poorly thought through, leading to conflicting messaging and backpedaling.
—The Editors, National Review, 1 May 2025
Though many celebrities use riders to guarantee a trailer or certain perks, Ramsey instead used it to make sure production would be thinking through the lens of sustainability, ensuring a reduction in food and material waste and the use of electric vehicles.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 27 Apr. 2025
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Sigal Samuel, Vox, 2 Apr. 2025
Conservatives are used to condemning politicians for making promises of government largesse and expenditure without ever thinking through the public’s willingness to pay for it.
—Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 30 Apr. 2025
As in other areas of this administration’s first 100 days, the execution of tariff policy has been chaotic and poorly thought through, leading to conflicting messaging and backpedaling.
—The Editors, National Review, 1 May 2025
Though many celebrities use riders to guarantee a trailer or certain perks, Ramsey instead used it to make sure production would be thinking through the lens of sustainability, ensuring a reduction in food and material waste and the use of electric vehicles.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 27 Apr. 2025
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“Think through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/think%20through. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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