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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To some extent leaders did not connect the dots to see these trends or think through their long-term implications, instead focusing on quarter-to-quarter earnings.
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Rita Numerof, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Your Mileage May Vary is an advice column offering you a unique framework for thinking through your moral dilemmas.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 20 Apr. 2025
And that is a direct result of policies that are pursued without fully thinking through the consequences of bad decisions.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 31 Mar. 2025
The best, most intentional companies are thinking through how AI can meaningfully solve for pain points their customers are experiencing and drive real value.
—Ryan Masiello, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Rita Numerof, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Your Mileage May Vary is an advice column offering you a unique framework for thinking through your moral dilemmas.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 20 Apr. 2025
And that is a direct result of policies that are pursued without fully thinking through the consequences of bad decisions.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 31 Mar. 2025
The best, most intentional companies are thinking through how AI can meaningfully solve for pain points their customers are experiencing and drive real value.
—Ryan Masiello, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Think through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/think%20through. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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