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
The Budget and Finance Committee agreed on Tuesday not to strike the mayor’s language about the Vacation Rental Ordinance from the budget yet, but will reconsider it on May 7.
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Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
The researchers argue that this evidence should be sufficient to prompt courts to reconsider earlier rulings.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, a financial situation could feel unstable and unpredictable, pushing you to reconsider your priorities.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
As a result, many are reconsidering their career paths.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
The researchers argue that this evidence should be sufficient to prompt courts to reconsider earlier rulings.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, a financial situation could feel unstable and unpredictable, pushing you to reconsider your priorities.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
As a result, many are reconsidering their career paths.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reconsider
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconsider
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Starting with Louisiana, many states with Republican majorities will revisit their old VRA-compliant maps, and will likely gerrymander out majority-Black districts, as soon as this year.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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Stranded at the airport, she’s offered a chance to revisit her life choices, forcing her to weigh ambition, family expectations, and a surprising new romance with a Danish chef.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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The Rules Committee is expected to review the proposals over a series of hearings in May, with a full City Council vote anticipated by June 9 to place any measures on the November ballot.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Join living trust specialist Kristi Day and CFP Laura Mertz for practical guidance on managing finances, updating estate plans, reviewing accounts and beneficiaries, and preparing for the future with confidence and peace of mind.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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At the same time, some business leaders are rethinking what students should study in the first place.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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The plan calls for rethinking the way the county’s two million residents separate and dispose of their trash, along with what happens to it once it’s hauled away in garbage and recycling trucks.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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“Reconsider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconsider. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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