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
For Dalio, this near-ruinous period was not merely a setback but a profound educational experience that redefined his investment strategy and personal philosophy.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2025
Their inspiration comes from Diana, who redefined royal life — not with pomp, but with genuine compassion.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Behind this growth is how the stories are told, and this is where Cracked Media Ventures is helping redefine the landscape.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Adjusted numbers are essentially normal metrics redefined by companies, often, though not always, to influence public perception.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2025
Their inspiration comes from Diana, who redefined royal life — not with pomp, but with genuine compassion.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Behind this growth is how the stories are told, and this is where Cracked Media Ventures is helping redefine the landscape.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Adjusted numbers are essentially normal metrics redefined by companies, often, though not always, to influence public perception.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redefine
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So the campaign will likely be reconsidered by American Eagle.—
Richard Kestenbaum,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Experienced goalkeeper coaches were said to be amazed by the intricate detail of his coaching, forcing them to reconsider established norms and view the separate aspects of goalkeeping as being interconnected.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
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The Supreme Court should revisit this issue soon and overturn its profoundly misguided decision in Ingraham v. Wright (1977).—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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The podcast also revisits the shockwaves Phoenix’s death sent through Hollywood.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
22 Aug. 2025
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Court records reviewed by USA TODAY show the proceedings are on pause pending Presley's 2024 elder abuse case in Los Angeles.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office is reviewing the incident, the police said.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Redefine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redefine. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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