Synonyms of redefining

redefining

verb

present participle of redefine

as in reconsidering

to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal

learning that he had been adopted forced him to completely redefine his identity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reconsidering
• revisiting
• reviewing
• rethinking
• reexamining
• reevaluating
• reconceiving
• readdressing
• reanalyzing
• reexploring
• going over
• reweighing
• amending
• thinking better of
• reconceptualizing
• reimagining
• reassessing
• reenvisioning
• reappraising
• changing one's mind (about)
• rehearing
• rectifying
• revising
• remedying
• reforming
• reinvestigating
• emending
• restudying
• correcting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• maintaining
• defending
• asserting
• upholding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of redefining

In my own work, this means forcing uncomfortable changes, eliminating layers, redefining roles and pushing decision-making down to smaller teams. — Fred Voccola, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

The studios are in such a state of stalemate, struggling and redefining themselves by merging. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 23 July 2026

Grilling is an American pastime, but just as with many other elements of the culture, new technological tools are redefining the parameters of this long-standing tradition. — William Jones, USA Today, 20 July 2026

At Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Summit, hospitality leaders explained why authentic care and personalized moments are redefining great service. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

The brand that helped innovate the entire pop-up camper van category is redefining the space once again. — New Atlas, 15 July 2026

Both the Eastern neighborhood and the Southern perimeter are redefining Europe, and not in ways Europeans anticipated or desired. — Galip Dalay, Time, 7 July 2026

The hydraulic-steering setup is arguably the best fitted to any road car, redefining linearity and feel. — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 7 July 2026

Together, these efforts are redefining resilience, not as leaving the ocean behind, but as restoring it while building enduring livelihoods. — ABC News, 6 July 2026