reconsider
verb
re·con·sid·er
ˌrē-kən-ˈsi-dər 
reconsidered; reconsidering; reconsiders
: to consider again especially with a view to changing or reversing
: to consider something again
Examples of reconsider in a Sentence
She refused to reconsider her decision not to loan us the money.
Local opposition has forced the company to reconsider building a new warehouse here.
We hope you will reconsider.
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Valeri wonders if some young players might reconsider which country will give them the best chance to play on the brightest stage.
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Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
The owners argue that the players — especially the wealthiest, along with their powerful agents — will have to bend and reconsider their position on a cap.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Critically, the assembly is expected to ratify the European Gymnastics Executive Committee’s existing decision rather than reconsider it, leaving Ukraine with a narrow window to lobby federations for support.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Discussions on the decision are still ongoing, according to the passengers, who are hopeful the state will reconsider.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
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Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 30 May 2026
The owners argue that the players — especially the wealthiest, along with their powerful agents — will have to bend and reconsider their position on a cap.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Critically, the assembly is expected to ratify the European Gymnastics Executive Committee’s existing decision rather than reconsider it, leaving Ukraine with a narrow window to lobby federations for support.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Discussions on the decision are still ongoing, according to the passengers, who are hopeful the state will reconsider.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for reconsider
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“Reconsider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reconsider. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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reconsider
verb
re·con·sid·er
ˌrē-kən-ˈsid-ər
: to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
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