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
The items offer a glimpse into Taylor, who redefined Hollywood stardom, spanning her headline-making jewels and costumes to private correspondence and traces of her activism.
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Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
But November of that year brought with it the introduction of ChatGPT and a new era of AI that revived and redefined the tech industry.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
In effect, both policies are using the same centralized infrastructure to redefine who is surveilled, who is profiled and who is punished.
—Kate Caldwell, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
These transits may stir up old memories, family dynamics, or a desire to redefine your concept of safety.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Sep. 2025
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Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
But November of that year brought with it the introduction of ChatGPT and a new era of AI that revived and redefined the tech industry.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
In effect, both policies are using the same centralized infrastructure to redefine who is surveilled, who is profiled and who is punished.
—Kate Caldwell, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
These transits may stir up old memories, family dynamics, or a desire to redefine your concept of safety.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Sep. 2025
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Until the original premises of transatlantic policy are reconsidered, the relationship will continue to suffer from the same fundamental problems.—
JENNIFER KAVANAGH,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Sep. 2025
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Lower-income families are most at risk of being pushed into higher-cost private markets or reconsidering attendance altogether, as Fortune highlights with concerns from policy analysts about reduced access and protections relative to federal loans.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Along with its main collection that included the introduction of the new Maro geometric bag with loose napa leather strips knotted on the sides, Serapian displayed iterations of its iconic styles revisited by British designer Bethan Laura Wood.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The episode sees Marge revisit her nostalgia for a Dawson's Creek-esque '90s teen drama as Lisa raids her mom's closet for vintage threads with the help of fashion-forward classmates Devin (Cole Escola) and Vidalia (Stephanie Hsu).—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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Administrations must review course materials, curricula, syllabi and other instructional documents to ensure compliance and make adjustments as needed.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Norris said the district is cooperating with authorities and reviewing the situation.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Redefine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redefine. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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