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
The result is a new type of beauty consumer who’s redefining the landscape of the industry, which Boston Consulting Group calls the optimizer.
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Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Perplexity is redefining how research is conducted.
—Ken Nizam, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
From the start, Good Omens has been about redefining the notions of good and evil by exploring the common ground between the forces of light and darkness, a process brought full circle by the unexpectedly chummy rapport God and Satan fall into.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 13 May 2026
The key to reestablishing the constitutional role of Congress in the decision to go to war is redefining the point at which presidential notification of an intention to engage in a military action is required.
—James Cramer, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026
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.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 10 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
The modus operandi here is thoughtful service without pretense, and that extends to a new generation of restaurateurs who are increasingly redefining what Milwaukee food can be, while honoring the traditions that shaped them.
—Lori Fredrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
For the Haeg family, part of their healing is redefining hope not as a feeling but as a choice.
—Derek James, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Perplexity is redefining how research is conducted.
—Ken Nizam, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
From the start, Good Omens has been about redefining the notions of good and evil by exploring the common ground between the forces of light and darkness, a process brought full circle by the unexpectedly chummy rapport God and Satan fall into.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 13 May 2026
The key to reestablishing the constitutional role of Congress in the decision to go to war is redefining the point at which presidential notification of an intention to engage in a military action is required.
—James Cramer, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026
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.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 10 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
The modus operandi here is thoughtful service without pretense, and that extends to a new generation of restaurateurs who are increasingly redefining what Milwaukee food can be, while honoring the traditions that shaped them.
—Lori Fredrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
For the Haeg family, part of their healing is redefining hope not as a feeling but as a choice.
—Derek James, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redefining
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The Democratic governors of Hawaii, New Mexico and Oregon who at first said no to the program are now also reportedly reconsidering.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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As a result, many are reconsidering their career paths.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Carmen Electra is revisiting her Playboy roots with her latest red carpet look.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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For me personally, revisiting Joseph Phelps after nearly a decade was also an opportunity to witness how one of Napa Valley’s great historic wineries is evolving with the times.—
Yuri Shima,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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The most recent occurrences have been reported to the Southfield Police Department, and CFCS continues to cooperate with local authorities while reviewing available security footage.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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With proper patient consent, AI tools can assist in reviewing medical information during early screening, identifying key indicators that confirm whether a case qualifies.—
Arnold Sotelo,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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“Redefining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redefining. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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