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

Consumers are investing in sleep, longevity, recovery and well-being at unprecedented levels, redefining what luxury means in the process. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Bea will play Julia Hanley, a defiant and magnetic Irish photographer who sees past Tom’s world-changing ambition to the man beneath it, redefining his life through love. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026

After receiving national acclaim for redefining Korean-American cuisine in Chicago, husband and wife celebrity chefs Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark are embarking on a new culinary venture, one that brings them to downtown Evanston. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

In an era dominated by physical defenders, Baresi distinguished himself through his reading of the game, redefining the sweeper role by combining defensive authority with the ability to launch attacks from deep. — CNN Money, 31 July 2026

However, many celebrities are redefining their 40s in particular. — Adrianne Reece, InStyle, 31 July 2026

Prediction markets are redefining how society assesses uncertainty. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 29 July 2026

The new library entrance is one of the latest examples of how Trump is redefining America's relationship with Canada. — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 29 July 2026

By late 2025, however, Congress was considering proposals to close loopholes by redefining hemp to include every form of the plant, regardless of the level of active ingredients. — Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 27 July 2026