RECONSIDER Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

reconsider

verb

ˌrē-kən-ˈsi-dər

Definition of reconsider

as in to revisit

to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal the new intelligence forced the general to reconsider his plan of attack

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Recent Examples of reconsider Matthew Fredrick, an attorney representing Walker-Yeager, pressed Russell to reconsider his decision to deny those motions. — Sofi Zeman july 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026 Yet the Bible points to something deeper than what’s happening on the surface and invites us to reconsider whether anything real has been lost at all. — Liesl Ehmke, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026 A week later, Supervisor Pat Hume introduced a motion to reconsider funding for the POP unit — a move seconded by Rodriguez, according to a social media post from the Rodriguez’s office June 16. — Reeti Malhotra july 13, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026 Trump on July 6 asked the justices to take the unusual step of reconsidering their rejection of his appeal. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reconsider

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconsider

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Steve was likely annoyed with Lilly, weary of revisiting his plan, and confident in his rationale from past experience.

— Susan MacKenty Brady, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Conversations often return to earlier experiences, revisit difficult emotions, and trace how present challenges connect to deeper patterns.

— Wyles Daniel, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Definition of revisit

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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 Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Patients would initiate the request, to be reviewed by health professionals within 15 days, and then confirm it after a period of reflection lasting at least two days.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026

Definition of review

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Achieving a fabric that is 20 percent lighter without sacrificing durability required rethinking the construction process from the ground up.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Commuters on Parkway East closure Whether by bus or by car, commuters say the closure is forcing them to rethink their daily commute.

— Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 13 July 2026