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
Throughout the book, Thakrar weaves together authentic voices from influential women who are redefining leadership, creativity and connection.
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Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
With nine perfect scores across three distinct bottlings from its Finca Piedra Infinita vineyard, Zuccardi has redefined what’s possible in South American viticulture.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026
As urban populations swell and land becomes scarce, these record-breaking structures are redefining density, vertical living, and the role of architecture as both infrastructure and statement of global influence.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
Paul Hennesy/Anadolu via Getty Images The Artemis III mission, which had been expected to land astronauts near the moon's south pole in 2028, now will be redefined and rescheduled — launching in 2027 but not to the moon, Isaacman said.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
With nine perfect scores across three distinct bottlings from its Finca Piedra Infinita vineyard, Zuccardi has redefined what’s possible in South American viticulture.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026
As urban populations swell and land becomes scarce, these record-breaking structures are redefining density, vertical living, and the role of architecture as both infrastructure and statement of global influence.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
Paul Hennesy/Anadolu via Getty Images The Artemis III mission, which had been expected to land astronauts near the moon's south pole in 2028, now will be redefined and rescheduled — launching in 2027 but not to the moon, Isaacman said.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Among the places that have started to reconsider their relationship with Flock is San Diego.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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Travelers are already reconsidering flying through a region that can light up at any moment.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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And given our political moment, there’s something useful about revisiting the rage occasioned by Clinton, Reagan, and Bush.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Mar. 2026
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But if Republicans are unable to capitalize on the opportunity to secure their first statewide office in two decades, the appetite to revisit the top-two system could be back on the table, McCuan said.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Explore the latest lottery news & results This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Courier Journal digital producer.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Redefine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redefine. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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