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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think through

“I do think I should think through the Mookie versus left situation, but I have to think about the entire lineup structure.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT for Teens starting today, promising an experience that will apply higher safety guardrails and help students think through problems.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

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

Kaz needed time to think through the plan that was forming in his mind.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

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