REDEFINE Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

redefine

verb

ˌrē-di-ˈfīn

Definition of redefine

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 Join award-winning comic book creators for a look at the stories redefining horror, crime, fantasy, sci-fi, and genres that refuse to fit the mold. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026 Also on Wednesday, the National Republican Senatorial Committee released a memo effectively pleading with AI companies to spend money to redefine public perception on the issue. — Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 19 Aug. 2026 Mashburn said baby boomers are redefining retirement, right down to who runs the place. — Itay Hod, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 These big events are redefining strategy for every company in the ecosystem. — Alex Sherman,lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for redefine

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Some Rocklin High students are now asking the district to reconsider the length of Monday's break.

— Conor McGill, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
City Manager Troy Anderson said the temporary order allows Independence to reconsider its pursuit practices while searching for its next police chief.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of reconsider

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For her, revisiting Du Bois is ultimately about asking what kind of society future generations deserve and whether America is willing to rewrite the systems that prevent people from thriving.

— Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Now, with the federal rejection of the ARHOME waiver, state lawmakers will have to revisit the issue of Medicaid expansion.

— Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of revisit

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To join, the volunteer administrators usually require proof of a student’s admission, like screenshots or scans of an admissions letter for a page administrator to review.

— Mary Frances Ruskell, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Levi Fuller, the agency's first inspector general for educator misconduct, told CBS News Texas that the goal is to move investigations more quickly and keep educators accused of serious misconduct out of classrooms while cases are reviewed.

— Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

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