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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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
In 2026, shifting consumer expectations and rising freight costs have led online retailers to rethink where — and how — their products ship.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
But when Natalie Portman wore a pair of sleek black sneakers last summer, I was forced to rethink that.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Goldman Sachs’ brave governance committee move to remove DEI policies is a great step towards rethinking inclusion based on the broadest talent pool.
—Betsy Atkins, Fortune, 22 Feb. 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 25 Feb. 2026.
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