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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One of Pakistan’s top mediators flew to Tehran to persuade Iranian negotiators to reconsider and come to the talks in the Swiss mountains.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Moving through rooftop coops, city streets, and a mosaic of New York voices, the film invites us to reconsider the pigeon, soften our gaze, and recognize that coexistence is an act of choice.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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After revisiting Smith’s past comments, Hart pointed to the championship trophy beside him and pressed the 58-year-old to acknowledge his remarks.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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However, arriving at that conclusion required revisiting one of the most uncertain aspects of the sun’s future evolution.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
20 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
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Many California counties do not employ a single defense investigator who can interview witnesses, review police reports, visit crime scenes and retrieve video surveillance footage.—
Anat Rubin,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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“Redefine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redefine. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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