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
New understandings and perspectives of past events will redefine your outlook on your life thus far.
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Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 24 June 2025
The pact’s principles also redefined other aspects of international law.
—Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
Just after the nation’s leaders redefined who deserved help, Marlena, 19, brought her sisters home.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 16 June 2025
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Talking Heads, the avant-garde New York band that helped redefine Seventies rock & roll, especially that coming out of the city.
—Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
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Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 24 June 2025
The pact’s principles also redefined other aspects of international law.
—Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
Just after the nation’s leaders redefined who deserved help, Marlena, 19, brought her sisters home.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 16 June 2025
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Talking Heads, the avant-garde New York band that helped redefine Seventies rock & roll, especially that coming out of the city.
—Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
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With your modern ruler, Neptune, retrograde in Aries, your second house of money, comfort and values becomes enveloped in the foggy haze, urging you to reconsider your approach to money, resources and self-worth.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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In the deliberations over strategic goals, capital deployment and technology transformation, leaders should think back on prior technology demonstrations and pilots—perhaps even at another enterprise—and reconsider whether those good ideas still hold merit.—
Beena Ammanath,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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For fans looking to revisit Michael Madsen’s most memorable moments, as well as those who want to get acquainted with his work, here are six of his best films and where to watch them.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
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Yesterday, the jury seemed to want to revisit specific violent incidents that allegedly occurred between Combs and Cassie Ventura.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
3 July 2025
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Materials reviewed by the FBI included personal details about the victims, including their names, physical descriptions, places of birth, associates and employment history.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Also recommended are: Giving office walk-ins a virtual place in line to reduce wait times at clerk offices, exploring self-service kiosks at major offices and reviewing fees for purchasing vital records.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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“Redefine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redefine. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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