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
That shift is redefining who participates and why running is culturally relevant.
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Katie Abel, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Heavenly-Luxe by COCO + CARMEN is softness redefined.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
But the Dolphins would benefit from experimenting with Zeek Biggers, who has redefined his body, slimming down, and Jordan Phillips, a workout warrior whose 6-foot-3, 305 pound frame is chiseled, working as five-technique defensive lineman.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
But the two best players in men’s tennis, who have been redefining its terms of brilliance for some time despite their youth, are living on through their tennis children.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 May 2026
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Katie Abel, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Heavenly-Luxe by COCO + CARMEN is softness redefined.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
But the Dolphins would benefit from experimenting with Zeek Biggers, who has redefined his body, slimming down, and Jordan Phillips, a workout warrior whose 6-foot-3, 305 pound frame is chiseled, working as five-technique defensive lineman.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
But the two best players in men’s tennis, who have been redefining its terms of brilliance for some time despite their youth, are living on through their tennis children.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redefine
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Valeri wonders if some young players might reconsider which country will give them the best chance to play on the brightest stage.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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The owners argue that the players — especially the wealthiest, along with their powerful agents — will have to bend and reconsider their position on a cap.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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These two had a strong match at Full Gear 2025, and on a stage as large as Wembley Stadium, there is plenty of reason to revisit the rivalry.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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On the occasion of Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday, Allure revisits a story journalist and author Rebecca Mead wrote for our August 2012 issue to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the star's death.—
Rebecca Mead,
Allure,
29 May 2026
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In response, the state decided to hire outside investigators to review some of these complaints.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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The company reviewed its safety protocols this week in response to the situation at GKN, which is not connected to Arkema.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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“Redefine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redefine. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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