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
Fashion began to be redefined by movie stars wearing your clothes, not only out in public or on the red carpet, but sometimes in the films themselves.
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 19 Jan. 2026
At the same time, your social life is transforming, all thanks to Neptune and Saturn in Aries — your 11th house — redefining your future visions, and sense of belonging in the world.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
As hundreds of anti-trans bills are being pushed through statehouses, many designed explicitly to dismantle existing legal protections and redefine trans people out of public life, life outside of the fashion industry isn’t always a catwalk.
—Derek C. Blasberg, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026
One of the clearest examples of this comes in the form of Aquablu, a company that has spent the past few years working to redefine sustainable water systems.
—William Jones, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 19 Jan. 2026
At the same time, your social life is transforming, all thanks to Neptune and Saturn in Aries — your 11th house — redefining your future visions, and sense of belonging in the world.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
As hundreds of anti-trans bills are being pushed through statehouses, many designed explicitly to dismantle existing legal protections and redefine trans people out of public life, life outside of the fashion industry isn’t always a catwalk.
—Derek C. Blasberg, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026
One of the clearest examples of this comes in the form of Aquablu, a company that has spent the past few years working to redefine sustainable water systems.
—William Jones, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redefine
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Numerous parties have asked the PUC to reconsider the decision.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Now, federal cuts could force the county to reconsider, said Jamie Michael, Doña Ana’s health and human services director.—
KFF Health News,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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The brand’s mission now is to revisit classic leather styles such as loafers and lace-up shoes by integrating functionality and Japanese craftsmanship in its designs.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The film, widely considered to be a top contender for the best picture Oscar, follows a onetime revolutionary played by Leonardo DiCaprio who must revisit his old life after his daughter is kidnapped by a former foe.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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According to a New Mexico warrant obtained and reviewed by EW, Busfield has been accused by a pair of twin actors of inappropriately touching them while on the set of the Fox crime drama The Cleaning Lady.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
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Calvo's second executive order creates a task force to review business licenses in the city that may have ties to Cuba's government, with the potential for licenses to be revoked.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Redefine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redefine. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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