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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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
The popularity of online resale sites, like TheRealReal or Fashionphile, has compelled brick-and-mortar shops to rethink their pricing.
—Mari Sato, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
Winslet drew on decades in front of the camera to rethink how actors are supported on set.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Jan. 2026
Use the New Year as an opportunity to rethink your family's digital habits.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 2 Jan. 2026
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 8 Jan. 2026.
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