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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Matt Gelb, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
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Matt Gelb, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Some customers complained about the lack of human support, prompting Klarna to rethink part of its AI-first hiring strategy.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
The project is part of a wider movement to rethink building materials in response to growing climate pressures and supply chain volatility.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Yet beneath that minimalist façade lies a surprisingly complex design challenge that has architects and homeowners rethinking how to integrate wellness spaces into contemporary living.
—Jesse Dorris, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 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 15 Oct. 2025.
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