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
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Recent Examples of redefining
With Sprout, the focus shifts toward human-friendly machines that can integrate into everyday life, potentially redefining how people interact with robots at home.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Longer lifespans, less linear careers, a rising cost of living, and tighter government budgets are redefining what retirement security even means.
—Chris Mahoney, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
On his 2025 follow-up, Cristian, Pacas kept on redefining música mexicana by blending his signature corridos tumbados with rap, Latin trap, and banda elements.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Lindo is redefining what a neighborhood café can be, transforming it into a space where indigenous identity and ancestral language aren't just remembered, they're reclaimed.
—Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Rising to fame in the 1940s as a crooner with the Harry James and Tommy Dorsey orchestras, Sinatra quickly became a solo sensation, his smooth baritone and intimate phrasing redefining popular music for a generation of listeners.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Ukraine has achieved its largest domestic territorial gains in more than two years after Elon Musk cut off Starlink internet service to Russian forces, showing how digital infrastructure is redefining the modern battlefield.
—Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 22 Mar. 2026
The new podcast showcases emerging technologies redefining the global economy, industry and society, Bank of America said in a news release this week.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
After stints in luxury hotels India and Dubai, Chef Rohit Kumar Behera is redefining modern Indian cuisine at JAKS Santa Clara.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Longer lifespans, less linear careers, a rising cost of living, and tighter government budgets are redefining what retirement security even means.
—Chris Mahoney, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
On his 2025 follow-up, Cristian, Pacas kept on redefining música mexicana by blending his signature corridos tumbados with rap, Latin trap, and banda elements.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Lindo is redefining what a neighborhood café can be, transforming it into a space where indigenous identity and ancestral language aren't just remembered, they're reclaimed.
—Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Rising to fame in the 1940s as a crooner with the Harry James and Tommy Dorsey orchestras, Sinatra quickly became a solo sensation, his smooth baritone and intimate phrasing redefining popular music for a generation of listeners.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
Ukraine has achieved its largest domestic territorial gains in more than two years after Elon Musk cut off Starlink internet service to Russian forces, showing how digital infrastructure is redefining the modern battlefield.
—Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 22 Mar. 2026
The new podcast showcases emerging technologies redefining the global economy, industry and society, Bank of America said in a news release this week.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
After stints in luxury hotels India and Dubai, Chef Rohit Kumar Behera is redefining modern Indian cuisine at JAKS Santa Clara.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redefining
Verb
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Since the report, people have begun reconsidering things named after the activist.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Mar. 2026
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Indonesia has halted ratification of its deal, and key garment-producing countries—including Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand—are now reconsidering their commitments.—
Tara Winter,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Experts concur that making a plan, and revisiting it regularly, is the best way to ensure stability when the situation inevitably changes.—
Kat McGowan,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
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In any case, revisiting their past gives them some hope.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The government is currently reviewing the charter, which is due for renewal at the end of 2027.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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For the next two weeks, the Artemis 2 astronauts will continue training and preparing for the mission, including conducting simulations, reviewing flight procedures, exercising and getting medical checkouts, according to NASA.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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