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
But Bondi wrote in Wednesday’s filing that the probe is no longer ongoing and asked a federal judge to reconsider an earlier decision that provided more time for prosecutors to file an indictment.
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Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
More than 1,800 people have signed an online petition asking the hospital to reconsider the closure plans.
—Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
Their lawfare should be investigated, and their special privileges should be reconsidered.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2025
On May 8, the organization filed a formal appeal to the NEA to reconsider the termination of the grant.
—Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2025
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Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
More than 1,800 people have signed an online petition asking the hospital to reconsider the closure plans.
—Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
Their lawfare should be investigated, and their special privileges should be reconsidered.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2025
On May 8, the organization filed a formal appeal to the NEA to reconsider the termination of the grant.
—Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconsider
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Investors should revisit the outlook for holdings with direct and indirect exposure to China, looking for relative winners and losers in a decoupling between the U.S. and China.—
Daniel Kern,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Sharkey revisited the empty and vacated facility in February 2018 and again in 2022 to document how Evan Morrison continues White Oak’s tradition of producing selvedge denim on old Draper X-3 looms.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
7 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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This dramatic increase, nearly fifteen-fold, is forcing venture capitalists to fundamentally rethink their investment strategies.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Times is clearly in the midst of rethinking its critical voice.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Reconsider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconsider. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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