think through

Idioms

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

The company intends for it to help students think through problems, rather than just spitting out answers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

The timeline for election administrators to think through the issue before November is tight, and it poses challenges for offices that already are stretched thin preparing for other possible election-day scenarios.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 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

“No. Or yes. I don’t know. Whichever one means I don’t mind. I’m too tired to think through a double negative.”

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

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