as in to reconsider
to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
learning that he had been adopted forced him to completely redefine his identity
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Recent Examples of redefine
His recent contract extension with Saudi Arabian team Al-Nassr not only redefines player compensation but signals the increasing influence of Gulf states in global sports.
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Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
As the tour drew to a close (and not without banter about American Pie), William emerged not just as heir to the throne, but as a father and husband trying to redefine it.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
This new fascination with formerly frightening looks has redefined what goth makeup looks like—and who's wearing it in 2025.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
Young consumers are redefining outdoor engagement.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
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Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
As the tour drew to a close (and not without banter about American Pie), William emerged not just as heir to the throne, but as a father and husband trying to redefine it.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
This new fascination with formerly frightening looks has redefined what goth makeup looks like—and who's wearing it in 2025.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
Young consumers are redefining outdoor engagement.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redefine
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Javice’s lawyers asked the judge on Monday to reconsider his order, contending that JPMorgan wasn’t entitled to recover defense legal costs.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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Americans love to travel, but rising costs are causing many people to pump the brakes and reconsider booking a trip.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
6 Oct. 2025
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Netflix is revisiting the case of Ed Gein in season 3 of Monster, Ryan Murphy’s true crime anthology.—
Aya Al-Hakim,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Thomas later recommended revisiting Obergefell when concurring with Alito’s majority opinion in Dobbs.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
6 Oct. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Redefine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redefine. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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