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Synonyms

thought-out

American  
[thawt-out] / ˈθɔtˈaʊt /

adjective

  1. produced by or showing the results of much thought.

    a carefully thought-out argument.
thought-out British  

adjective

  1. conceived and developed in the manner specified

    a well thought-out scheme
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Other Word Forms

  • well-thought-out adjective

Etymology

Origin of thought-out

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

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Apple’s version of consumer technology provides a carefully thought-out bundle.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Learning all this meant I had to use the blade as it was intended to be used, with certain foods and not others, which led to more thought-out dishes and meals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

I don’t have a thought-out process, which most people do.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025

Bruno Quintavalle, representing four small Christian schools, said the "ill thought-out proposal" was introduced in haste.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2025

I intended to arrive at the White House with a carefully thought-out strategy and a strong team backing me.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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