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.

Examples of think through in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web La Maire accused the far-left of not thinking through the entirety of the consequences their policies would lead to. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 18 June 2024 One example was the significance of the character Lily's hollow heart tattoo and the importance of thinking through those details. Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024 As the United States thinks through how to promote stability in the Middle East, both during and after the war in Gaza, the issue of the Saudi nuclear program will loom large. Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 6 May 2024 Truly, the hotel has thought through everything—making a very complicated adventure into a very rewarding joy. Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2024 These new projects are meant to help land managers think through those climate threats and adapt to what's happening now, said Tim Miller, who manages the La Crosse District of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 24 May 2024 When asked how Indigenous communities fit into the cornerstone of Biden’s climate agenda, Regan shared the President is thinking through the lens of leaving no one behind. Danielle Marie Holland, Parents, 29 May 2024 And the Biden campaign is thinking through less traditional ways to reach Black voters in places including Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Katie Glueck, New York Times, 18 May 2024 Try asking for that, but think through the practical details first. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2024

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“Think through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/think%20through. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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