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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So, that may be one unintended consequence of the pardon that Joe Biden didn't fully think through. —

Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 Dec. 2024 Microsoft’s Boyd says that while more than 60,000 customers are using Azure AI today, many C-suite leaders are still thinking through the responsible and ethical use of AI, how to manage their data, and the hunt for ROI. —

John Kell, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2024 Your Mileage May Vary is an advice column offering you a new framework for thinking through your ethical dilemmas and philosophical questions. —

Sigal Samuel, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024 Ukrainian innovation in unconventional warfare is invaluable as Washington thinks through how America and its allies will fight and prepare for future wars. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for think through

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