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
In addition to being a television and movie star, Moore, who died in January 2017 at the age of 80, was also an advocate for redefining how women were seen in the entertainment industry.
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Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Entering in the show’s second season, Collins redefined television with unapologetic glamor, razor-sharp wit and a level of corporate ambition rarely afforded to female characters at the time.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
The court argued that the April ballot violated the state Constitution, and redefined the time period of elections.
—Connor Greene, Time, 8 May 2026
The ’70s was about redefining our way of living in the world, and the world connecting to other humans, and to animals and plants.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
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Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Entering in the show’s second season, Collins redefined television with unapologetic glamor, razor-sharp wit and a level of corporate ambition rarely afforded to female characters at the time.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
The court argued that the April ballot violated the state Constitution, and redefined the time period of elections.
—Connor Greene, Time, 8 May 2026
The ’70s was about redefining our way of living in the world, and the world connecting to other humans, and to animals and plants.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redefine
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Freeman, ever the competitor, tried to get Roberts to reconsider, but the Dodgers manager held firm.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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The appeals court that ordered a trial court to reconsider Peters' sentence said the trial judge's consideration of her belief in the existence of 2020 election fraud went beyond what was relevant to sentencing her.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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For Yeon, the decision to revisit zombies wasn’t about retreading familiar ground but finding the right vessel for exploring modern anxieties.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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That 33-30 OT banger is worth revisiting, even if both rosters have changed in the subsequent years.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The City Council directed the city auditor to review its contracts with the Greater Kansas City Coalition to End Homelessness, an agency that has received city funds to support efforts around homelessness.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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“Redefine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redefine. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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