thought-out
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of thought-out
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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“This is an elaborate, well thought-out ruse which totally jammed my radar,” Taylor wrote, noting the caller’s attention to detail, including “real cop-speak.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
It all sounds very thought-out, logical and empathetic, down to the meticulous way you break down your choices.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 10, 2026
Apple’s version of consumer technology provides a carefully thought-out bundle.
From Barron's ● Mar. 19, 2026
Was this a thought-out strategy or a punt?
From BBC ● Jan. 3, 2026
What mattered was his willingness to test that reasoning by clearly thought-out experiments, in public, and to stand by the results of the experiments—something that was still a novelty even in 1611.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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