think through

Idioms  

1. Also, think out. Arrive at a thorough understanding of; devise or contrive thoroughly. For example, That answer doesn't work; I don't believe you've thought the problem through, or He thought out a far more efficient method. The first term dates from the early 1900s, the variant from the mid-1800s. Also see think up.

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Now LLMs can think through those decisions with you, which makes them useful partners.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026

Learning to drive initially demands constant attention, but years of experience allow many people to carry on a conversation, listen to music, or think through a problem while still driving safely.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026

“She really needs to think through things. That’s completely reasonable and responsible.”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026

Asked if she had any worries about the technology, Kendall said: "No, I think that how it is developing is safe. We obviously have to think through the implications for jobs."

From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026

I figured he was going to yell at me for daydreaming all through the hour, so I tried to think through everything Mr. Neely had said during class, and I didn’t get very far.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller

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