REDEFINE Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

redefine

verb

ˌrē-di-ˈfīn

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 keynote talk will feature Alex Bhathal discussing how team ownership and league expansion are being redefined, with a focus on the growing momentum behind emerging franchises like the Portland Thorns (NWSL) and the Portland Fire (WNBA). —

Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026 Olto isn’t the only vehicle that may redefine the bike lane. —

Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026 Work that isn’t trying to fit a mould, but redefine it. —

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026 Christina Haack and Heather Rae El Moussa are redefining co-parenting goals one desert pool day at a time. —

Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for redefine

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The Archdiocese of Miami is making a desperate plea to the federal government, asking it to reconsider the cancellation of an $11 million contract with Catholic Charities that funds a shelter for unaccompanied migrant children in South Florida.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
In a letter sent to Mayor Matt Mahan earlier this month, Susan Mizner, director emeritus of the Disability Rights Program for the ACLU, urged the city to reconsider and pointed out that the county is participating in the pact.

— Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026