as in to reconsider
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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This use of digital tools not just for effects, but for evocative visual storytelling, redefined the cinematographer’s tool kit.
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Arkansas Online, 17 July 2025
Best smart telescope The Celestron Origin Intelligent Home Observatory redefines astrophotography with its all-in-one design.
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The Bottom Line In my view, private equity is redefining what a moat looks like: systems where customers stay longer, spend more and attract others.
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The British came to Gotham City and redefined the Dark Knight for a new generation of Bat-fans.
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Arkansas Online, 17 July 2025
Best smart telescope The Celestron Origin Intelligent Home Observatory redefines astrophotography with its all-in-one design.
—Damian Peach, Space.com, 17 July 2025
The Bottom Line In my view, private equity is redefining what a moat looks like: systems where customers stay longer, spend more and attract others.
—Humphrey Ho, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
The British came to Gotham City and redefined the Dark Knight for a new generation of Bat-fans.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 July 2025
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In January, the ERLC co-signed a letter with other evangelical Christian groups asking Trump to reconsider suspending the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
1 Aug. 2025
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Don’t be discouraged by obstacles; this is just a nudge to reconsider how to honor your curiosity while balancing the practicalities of life.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Another aspect that prompted the delay in making regulatory changes, Watson said, is revisiting the cost of rental operating licenses, which are currently $780.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Netflix's latest Trainwreck documentary, Storm Area 51, revisits the 2019 internet meme where 21-year-old Matty Roberts created a satirical Facebook event encouraging people to raid Area 51 in search of extraterrestrial life.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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According to the court docket reviewed by Newsweek, Judge Anne Edwards was assigned to the case on July 20.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Travelers should carefully review the entry requirements as the repercussions for not following the rules could end in tragedy.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Redefine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redefine. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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