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
Since the report, people have begun reconsidering things named after the activist.
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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
Last summer, Winkelmann noted that even Lamborghini’s wealthiest customers were reconsidering the timing of their purchases as a result of the tariffs, waiting for import tax levels to become stable.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Many families, regardless of net worth, are reconsidering how much silence truly serves them.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
Is Bree reconsidering her most recent time hop to the 18th century?
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Billy advised reconsidering her slower, mellow approach.
—Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
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
Last summer, Winkelmann noted that even Lamborghini’s wealthiest customers were reconsidering the timing of their purchases as a result of the tariffs, waiting for import tax levels to become stable.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Many families, regardless of net worth, are reconsidering how much silence truly serves them.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
Is Bree reconsidering her most recent time hop to the 18th century?
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Billy advised reconsidering her slower, mellow approach.
—Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconsidering
Verb
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Experts concur that making a plan, and revisiting it regularly, is the best way to ensure stability when the situation inevitably changes.—
Kat McGowan,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
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In any case, revisiting their past gives them some hope.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The government is currently reviewing the charter, which is due for renewal at the end of 2027.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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For the next two weeks, the Artemis 2 astronauts will continue training and preparing for the mission, including conducting simulations, reviewing flight procedures, exercising and getting medical checkouts, according to NASA.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Nearly all Americans are rethinking their finances as money anxiety increases, according to a new study from Wells Fargo.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Experimentalists are rethinking their detection strategies.—
Mariangela Lisanti,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Reconsidering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconsidering. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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