RECONSIDERING Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

reconsidering

verb

present participle of reconsider

as in revisiting

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 reconsidering Across the United States, hospitals and policymakers are reconsidering whether to provide gender-affirming care, with some, like Children’s Hospital Colorado, abruptly halting it. —

Jude Clinchard, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026 Electric car and motorcycle interest has soared in Southeast Asia in particular, and several countries have even begun reconsidering their nuclear power plans in the wake of the conflict. —

Tristan Bove, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026 As comments continue to roll in, the tone is largely supportive, with viewers applauding the woman for listening to medical advice and reconsidering her employment situation. —

Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 Valerie is initially resistant to the idea, but a humiliating experience on an indie shoot has her reconsidering. —

Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026 Since the report, people have begun reconsidering things named after the activist. —

Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026 Indonesia has halted ratification of its deal, and key garment-producing countries—including Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand—are now reconsidering their commitments. —

Tara Winter, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2026 Travelers are reconsidering air travel amid rising costs, delays and safety concerns. —

Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026 Against this backdrop, a certificate of deposit (CD) account may be worth reconsidering. —

Matt Richardson, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconsidering

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Some sites are worth revisiting.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Now, on a trip to somewhere new or when revisiting my favorite hotels, my must-have souvenir sometimes is just the fancy mini shampoo bottle, if only to make my grandma proud.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026