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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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2025
Carbon turns building block Rahbar says the global dependence on concrete urgently needs rethinking.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2025
The journey from intention to action is collapsing, and the companies that keep up will be those willing to experiment, iterate and rethink the consumer experience from the ground up, without waiting for permission.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Their tutorials have struck a chord, inspiring viewers to rethink their approach to daily cleanliness and turning what was once a mundane habit into a self-care ritual rooted in intention and skin health.
—Samantha Leal, StyleCaster, 4 Dec. 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 7 Dec. 2025.
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