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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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 Your Mileage May Vary is an advice column offering you a unique framework for thinking through your moral dilemmas. Sigal Samuel, Vox, 6 Apr. 2025 Next year will be a time of reflection, with many thinking through all that has been excluded from the canon of American art. Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 1 Apr. 2025 In re-evaluating one part, companies are thinking through the whole system from considering different piping materials and installation methods that could reduce labor and offset the higher pump costs. Frank Sorrentino, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 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 15 Apr. 2025.

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