as in to reconsider
to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
since my efforts to solve this problem aren't working, I need to rethink my approach
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Recent Examples of rethink
Ultimatums don’t make people rethink their politics.
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Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
But in the decades since, Pickett said, states across the country have been rethinking this approach.
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Rose Evans
updated June 18,
Idaho Statesman,
18 June 2026
That involves expanding their role from a marketplace into an entire ecosystem that helps the industry rethink waste.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
However, the fact that both are scaring away new users thanks to soaring prices isn’t exactly a vote of confidence to investors, which could soon force AI executives to rethink their business models.
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Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for rethink
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
But in the decades since, Pickett said, states across the country have been rethinking this approach.
—
Rose Evans
updated June 18,
Idaho Statesman,
18 June 2026
That involves expanding their role from a marketplace into an entire ecosystem that helps the industry rethink waste.
—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
However, the fact that both are scaring away new users thanks to soaring prices isn’t exactly a vote of confidence to investors, which could soon force AI executives to rethink their business models.
—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rethink
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One of Pakistan’s top mediators flew to Tehran to persuade Iranian negotiators to reconsider and come to the talks in the Swiss mountains.
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Moving through rooftop coops, city streets, and a mosaic of New York voices, the film invites us to reconsider the pigeon, soften our gaze, and recognize that coexistence is an act of choice.
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After revisiting Smith’s past comments, Hart pointed to the championship trophy beside him and pressed the 58-year-old to acknowledge his remarks.
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However, arriving at that conclusion required revisiting one of the most uncertain aspects of the sun’s future evolution.
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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Many California counties do not employ a single defense investigator who can interview witnesses, review police reports, visit crime scenes and retrieve video surveillance footage.
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“Rethink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rethink. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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