rethink
verb
re·think
(ˌ)rē-ˈthiŋk 
rethought
(ˌ)rē-ˈthȯt
; rethinking
; rethinking
: to think about again : reconsider
: to engage in reconsideration
rethinker
noun
Examples of rethink in a Sentence
You had better rethink your decision.
The government is rethinking its policy.
He took a moment to rethink.
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But then Marvel began rethinking its long-term strategy and decided to scale back on content to counter suggestions of market saturation, and Ironheart was delayed until now.
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ArsTechnica, 14 May 2025
Uncertain situations force businesses to rethink their operations and evolve quickly.
—Nitin Gupta, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
At the same time, shifting global dynamics are pushing brands to rethink their international expansion, as some markets become less accessible while others emerge as strategic alternatives.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 May 2025
Because, naturally, this information is going to force Colter to rethink, and possibly reinterpret, a lot of what has happened in his life.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 11 May 2025
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ArsTechnica, 14 May 2025
Uncertain situations force businesses to rethink their operations and evolve quickly.
—Nitin Gupta, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
At the same time, shifting global dynamics are pushing brands to rethink their international expansion, as some markets become less accessible while others emerge as strategic alternatives.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 May 2025
Because, naturally, this information is going to force Colter to rethink, and possibly reinterpret, a lot of what has happened in his life.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 11 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for rethink
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“Rethink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rethink. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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