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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.

Example Sentences

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"I think that equation is the most difficult one that Pakistan is going to have to think through if its current plans don't work out."

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

There are plenty of people in the U.S. government who are very smart and can think through these things and plan.

From Slate • Mar. 2, 2026

He also used the conversation to help her think through the difference between short-term headlines about gold’s price and long-term investment decisions.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

Zigmont’s suggestion is to create care documents that specify all the particulars of your household and think through as much as you can.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 9, 2025

“Well, I was mad and really hurt, and I needed to think through it all, but then I realized I missed you and...”

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake

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