redefined

past tense of redefine

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Recent Examples of redefined Here are seven of the most fascinating exoplanets discovered or dramatically redefined in recent years. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026 Smartwatches and fitness trackers have redefined what your wrist can do for you. George Yang, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026 The cryptocurrency industry's decade-long promise of disintermediation is being redefined by 2026 trends, revealing the emergence of powerful new intermediaries. Ifigenia Georgiou, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 On July 3, 2026, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce redefined what a celebrity wedding could look like. Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 18 July 2026 By suggesting that black holes actually radiate thermal energy, Hawking redefined them in such a way that suddenly the laws of thermodynamics could be applied to black holes. Robert Lea, Space.com, 16 July 2026 The heat wave also redefined the city’s emergency response and disaster preparedness. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026 Clarkson, however, redefined his game around rebounding and defense. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026 The study reflects how AI has redefined brand visibility, as companies now look for ways to stay relevant in both the eyes of the public and AI. Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redefined
Verb
  • His legacy will also soon be revisited in an upcoming big screen biopic with Tom Holland, who will star as the dance icon.
    Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
  • At Khaite and Balenciaga, designers revisited sleek cigarette cuts with a modern, polished attitude, while Givenchy and Gabriela Hearst embraced the ease of voluminous wide-leg styles.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In the past month, the new FDA leadership has lifted the hold on Hunter syndrome and reconsidered the program’s approval pathway.
    Kat Bryant Knudson, STAT, 31 July 2026
  • Now his future will be reconsidered in light of Onana’s injury.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic—all reportedly in attendance at Tuesday’s closed-door meeting—reviewed a draft and submitted edits in late July, Politico reported.
    Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Privacy Bee’s analysis team has reviewed many hundreds of data broker sites and developed highly detailed guides for handling your opt-out requests.
    Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

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“Redefined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redefined. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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