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
In May, after the court ruled in the Stettiner estate’s favor, the Nahmads filed a motion for the case to be reconsidered, continuing to argue that the work had been misidentified and this time offering to provide fresh eyewitness testimony in the case.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
18 June 2026
Given the study's findings, Hinman said people who take glucosamine as a general wellness supplement—and not for a specific medical reason—may want to reconsider using it.
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Cathy Nelson,
Health,
18 June 2026
Leaders in Europe have called on the US to reconsider a directive on AI that suspends certain models for foreign nationals.
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Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
James Kerr, who represents Monroe, made the motion to add reconsidering the vote to the agenda.
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Dj Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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News Desk,
Artforum,
18 June 2026
Given the study's findings, Hinman said people who take glucosamine as a general wellness supplement—and not for a specific medical reason—may want to reconsider using it.
—
Cathy Nelson,
Health,
18 June 2026
Leaders in Europe have called on the US to reconsider a directive on AI that suspends certain models for foreign nationals.
—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
James Kerr, who represents Monroe, made the motion to add reconsidering the vote to the agenda.
—
Dj Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconsider
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After revisiting Smith’s past comments, Hart pointed to the championship trophy beside him and pressed the 58-year-old to acknowledge his remarks.
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However, arriving at that conclusion required revisiting one of the most uncertain aspects of the sun’s future evolution.
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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.
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Many California counties do not employ a single defense investigator who can interview witnesses, review police reports, visit crime scenes and retrieve video surveillance footage.
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One of those pundits who is starting to rethink his stance on the Stars and Stripes is 12-time Swedish Player of the Year and FOX Soccer correspondent Zlatan Ibrahimović.
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Chinese automakers are not only dominating their home market but also aggressively expanding into Europe, building factories and increasing market share, forcing European companies to rethink their business models amid weak demand and the costly EV transition.
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“Reconsider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconsider. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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