rethink
verb
re·think
(ˌ)rē-ˈthiŋk 
rethought
(ˌ)rē-ˈthȯt
; rethinking
; rethinking
: to think about again : reconsider
: to engage in reconsideration
rethinker
noun
Synonyms
Examples of rethink in a Sentence
You had better rethink your decision.
The government is rethinking its policy.
He took a moment to rethink.
Recent Examples on the Web
Traditional brokerage models that rely on commission splits will need to rethink their strategies.
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Giri Devanur, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
But if those vehicles are subject to the Biden administration’s tariffs, Waymo’s plans to expand into new cities with a brand-new vehicle might need to be rethought.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 12 Aug. 2024
As society's feelings toward dating apps have shifted from taboo to fun to frustrating, the underlying businesses are being forced to rethink their products.
—Kerry Flynn, Axios, 12 Aug. 2024
While adding onto a home or putting up walls can be more costly, removing walls can also help open up spaces, rethink how to utilize existing space, and allow more natural light flow.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2024
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Giri Devanur, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
But if those vehicles are subject to the Biden administration’s tariffs, Waymo’s plans to expand into new cities with a brand-new vehicle might need to be rethought.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 12 Aug. 2024
As society's feelings toward dating apps have shifted from taboo to fun to frustrating, the underlying businesses are being forced to rethink their products.
—Kerry Flynn, Axios, 12 Aug. 2024
While adding onto a home or putting up walls can be more costly, removing walls can also help open up spaces, rethink how to utilize existing space, and allow more natural light flow.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2024
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“Rethink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rethink. Accessed 14 Sep. 2024.
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