as in to reconsider
to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
learning that he had been adopted forced him to completely redefine his identity
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Recent Examples of redefine
With a commitment to accuracy, accountability, and innovation, the AJC is building on its legacy to redefine what a local news brand can be.
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Hugo Rojo, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
Samsung Smartphone Deal The Galaxy Z Fold 7 redefines the foldable experience by being wider and slimmer than its predecessors, while offering 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage to support its massive 8-inch main screen.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 15 June 2026
Experts emphasize that intimacy often needs to be redefined rather than abandoned.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
Escaping it demands redefining success around long-term value creation.
—Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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Hugo Rojo, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
Samsung Smartphone Deal The Galaxy Z Fold 7 redefines the foldable experience by being wider and slimmer than its predecessors, while offering 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage to support its massive 8-inch main screen.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 15 June 2026
Experts emphasize that intimacy often needs to be redefined rather than abandoned.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026
Escaping it demands redefining success around long-term value creation.
—Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redefine
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Church’s bicentennial offers a chance to reconsider our prolonged indifference to the man and his art.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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Instead, the board unanimously passed a motion to seek clarification about the state’s funding commitment to the project and reconsider the issue at the board meeting scheduled for June 16.—
Ryan Ballogg,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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If emotions spike, slow the moment by naming your goal, writing numbers down clearly, then agree to revisit when everyone feels steadier.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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At her first post-election press conference Wednesday, Raman revisited that line of attack, criticizing Bass over her push to upgrade the city’s Convention Center.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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One of the board's first tasks will be reviewing and finalizing the Colfax Community Vision & Action Plan.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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“Redefine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redefine. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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