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
Travelers are already reconsidering flying through a region that can light up at any moment.
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Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 28 Feb. 2026
The national party is reconsidering its primary calendar, which could undercut the state's influence.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
The mayor said the city is also considering tougher regulations on vape products and reconsidering the city’s electric sign ordinance.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
An interview with Nerio Alessandri, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Technogym, will leave you reconsidering your health regimen.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Why silver investing has gained momentum in 2026 The extraordinary silver rally that pushed prices to new highs before the recent correction reflects several converging forces that have investors reconsidering the white metal's role in their portfolios.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Caruso had been reconsidering whether or not to run, citing a Times article, published Wednesday, in which two unnamed sources described Mayor Karen Bass’ involvement in watering down an after-action report on the Palisades fire.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
There are also signs that foreign investors are reconsidering their appetite for lending to the United States.
—Binyamin Appelbaum, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
This may require redefining success, reconsidering metrics, or redesigning workflows.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 28 Feb. 2026
The national party is reconsidering its primary calendar, which could undercut the state's influence.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
The mayor said the city is also considering tougher regulations on vape products and reconsidering the city’s electric sign ordinance.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
An interview with Nerio Alessandri, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Technogym, will leave you reconsidering your health regimen.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Why silver investing has gained momentum in 2026 The extraordinary silver rally that pushed prices to new highs before the recent correction reflects several converging forces that have investors reconsidering the white metal's role in their portfolios.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Caruso had been reconsidering whether or not to run, citing a Times article, published Wednesday, in which two unnamed sources described Mayor Karen Bass’ involvement in watering down an after-action report on the Palisades fire.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
There are also signs that foreign investors are reconsidering their appetite for lending to the United States.
—Binyamin Appelbaum, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
This may require redefining success, reconsidering metrics, or redesigning workflows.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconsidering
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And given our political moment, there’s something useful about revisiting the rage occasioned by Clinton, Reagan, and Bush.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Mar. 2026
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Whether that interpretation remains appropriate is worth revisiting, particularly when the city is contemplating one of the largest property tax increases in decades.—
Martha E. Stark,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission is reviewing the request.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
4 Mar. 2026
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Jackson wrote that the appeals court was correct to defer to the immigration judge’s judgment when reviewing Urias-Orellana’s appeal claims, as is outlined by the Immigration and Nationality Act.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Mar. 2026
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For exhibitors, that means rethinking how theaters can stand out in a crowded entertainment landscape.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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As the divide between wealthy and lower-income consumers grows, many businesses are rethinking their target audience.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Reconsidering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconsidering. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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