as in to reconsider
to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
since my efforts to solve this problem aren't working, I need to rethink my approach
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Recent Examples of rethink
The manpower shortages compelled the War Department not only to rethink its policy of barring Black GIs from combat, but to cut back the number of servicemen stationed stateside, retaining only those disqualified for overseas duty by age or physical condition.
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Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
Every wire, motor, and circuit was rethought to minimize size while keeping the drone flyable.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
The outfield is one obvious spot to rethink.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
The recognition of a more active lifestyle among seniors — and their economic power — requires businesses to rethink product development, distribution and engagement strategies.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
Every wire, motor, and circuit was rethought to minimize size while keeping the drone flyable.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
The outfield is one obvious spot to rethink.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
The recognition of a more active lifestyle among seniors — and their economic power — requires businesses to rethink product development, distribution and engagement strategies.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rethink
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rethink
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But the museum president called for the placement of the artwork to be reconsidered.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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The judge gave Mangione's defense team 14 days to file a formal request for an in-person hearing or reconsider appearing remotely.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
17 Oct. 2025
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On a recent episode of Allison Kuch's Sunday Sports Club podcast, Robillard revisited her shocking split from the Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle in June 2024.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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From the streets of New York to the airport, this timeless style is being revisited by tons of name brands, and who better to do that than Vivaia?—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
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Gathering Communist Party elites will review China’s upcoming five-year plan, an economic blueprint whose direction is strictly dictated by top leadership in the authoritarian state.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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The agency prepared the report as part of an effort to review all major railroads to address safety concerns after a 2023 Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Rethink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rethink. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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