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
Internally, this transformation is redefining productivity and software engineering practices.
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Cintia Barcelos, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Now, a rise in alternative gemstones — from sapphires to pearls — is redefining the classic engagement ring.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Several states, most notably Hawaii and Montana, are redefining corporations as entities that will no longer be allowed to spend money on elections anywhere in their states.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 June 2026
Leon’s birth in 1996 marked a significant shift in lyrical tone for Madonna, whose next album, 1998’s genre-redefining Ray of Light, engaged with existential themes of mortality, spirituality, and the greater cosmos that dovetailed with Madonna’s newfound role as a mother.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
Machines are omnipresent, and are redefining this war.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Meet the New Yorkers who are redefining the party scene.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 28 May 2026
From that realization the BUZZ was born, redefining two industries with functional luxury.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Therapy, open communication with partners and redefining personal narratives can transform fear into confidence.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Cintia Barcelos, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Now, a rise in alternative gemstones — from sapphires to pearls — is redefining the classic engagement ring.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Several states, most notably Hawaii and Montana, are redefining corporations as entities that will no longer be allowed to spend money on elections anywhere in their states.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 June 2026
Leon’s birth in 1996 marked a significant shift in lyrical tone for Madonna, whose next album, 1998’s genre-redefining Ray of Light, engaged with existential themes of mortality, spirituality, and the greater cosmos that dovetailed with Madonna’s newfound role as a mother.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
Machines are omnipresent, and are redefining this war.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Meet the New Yorkers who are redefining the party scene.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 28 May 2026
From that realization the BUZZ was born, redefining two industries with functional luxury.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Therapy, open communication with partners and redefining personal narratives can transform fear into confidence.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redefining
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Bell and his colleagues began reconsidering that assumption when their examination of NWA 12774 showed that the meteorite’s crystals of a mineral called clinopyroxene contained an especially large amount of aluminum.—
Jenna Ahart,
Scientific American,
9 June 2026
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But after reconsidering, City Hall and the NYPD decided to allow the Garden watch parties for the Finals.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
9 June 2026
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Joining Wonder Man as Simon Williams and revisiting your early years as an actor — what was that like for you?—
Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
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Maybe revisiting this whole concept of going to med school.—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
13 June 2026
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The Federal Communication Commission is also reviewing foreign financing in the deal after the company petitioned for a waiver to allow the investors to own nearly half the combined company.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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No one has been disciplined as a result of the audit as of this week, but City Hall is now reviewing the findings to determine accountability and any necessary action, according to a Fort Lauderdale spokeswoman.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2026
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“Redefining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redefining. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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