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
Workplaces are scrambling to redefine what humans do best in the AI Era.
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Reshma Saujani, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
This once-in-a-lifetime moment marks a powerful moment for redefining ourselves and, in turn, our relationship expectations.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Lovers of maximalist eccentricity have reclaimed the word and redefined it in a more positive tone.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
The consumer insights group released its 2026 Apparel, Accessories and Footwear Report this week, unveiling insights that could redefine 2026 merchandising bets.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
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Reshma Saujani, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
This once-in-a-lifetime moment marks a powerful moment for redefining ourselves and, in turn, our relationship expectations.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Lovers of maximalist eccentricity have reclaimed the word and redefined it in a more positive tone.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
The consumer insights group released its 2026 Apparel, Accessories and Footwear Report this week, unveiling insights that could redefine 2026 merchandising bets.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redefine
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Numerous parties have asked the PUC to reconsider the decision.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Now, federal cuts could force the county to reconsider, said Jamie Michael, Doña Ana’s health and human services director.—
KFF Health News,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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This column revisits some of Rick’s favorite places over the past two decades.—
Rick Steves,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Retailers also think the commission structure should be revisited.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
6 Jan. 2026
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According to a New Mexico warrant obtained and reviewed by EW, Busfield has been accused by a pair of twin actors of inappropriately touching them while on the set of the Fox crime drama The Cleaning Lady.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
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Calvo's second executive order creates a task force to review business licenses in the city that may have ties to Cuba's government, with the potential for licenses to be revoked.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Redefine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redefine. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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