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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Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
As a result, the importance of the Week 9 game has Freeze reconsidering which quarterback on his roster gives him the best chance to come away with what could be a job-saving win.
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The strategic reset demands investors reconsider what now?
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Oregon and the city of Portland are pushing for an appeals court to reconsider a ruling allowing the federal government to deploy the National Guard.
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Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
As a result, the importance of the Week 9 game has Freeze reconsidering which quarterback on his roster gives him the best chance to come away with what could be a job-saving win.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The strategic reset demands investors reconsider what now?
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Oregon and the city of Portland are pushing for an appeals court to reconsider a ruling allowing the federal government to deploy the National Guard.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
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 4 Nov. 2025.
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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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