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
Lucy is depicted as cynical, becoming jaded and rethinking her future as a matchmaker.
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Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 15 June 2025
Adding to and completely rethinking its old home was exactly the right move — for IAM and Chicago — as the new spaces precisely reflect the institution and locale: smart and economical, attractive and a little tough.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025
As the Phillies rework and rethink their bullpen after José Alvarado’s 80-game PED suspension and more usage, Suárez’s outings have provided a breather.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 14 June 2025
That means rethinking everything from your posture to your protein intake.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 14 June 2025
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Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 15 June 2025
Adding to and completely rethinking its old home was exactly the right move — for IAM and Chicago — as the new spaces precisely reflect the institution and locale: smart and economical, attractive and a little tough.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025
As the Phillies rework and rethink their bullpen after José Alvarado’s 80-game PED suspension and more usage, Suárez’s outings have provided a breather.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 14 June 2025
That means rethinking everything from your posture to your protein intake.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 14 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for rethink
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rethink
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The report finds that 86% of CFOs are actively reshaping global supply chains and reconsidering corporate spending and capital expenditures, reflecting ongoing uncertainty.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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The commercial rollout is already underway, and investors who still view this as speculative may be reconsidering their decision.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Now, his rise and fall are being revisited in Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem, which was released on Netflix on June 17.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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In honor of its 20th anniversary, Brokeback Mountain is returning to theaters this June, giving audiences a chance to revisit (or experience for the first time) one of the most powerful romances of the 21st century on the big screen.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
21 June 2025
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That includes thoroughly reviewing and discussing the extensive safety and efficacy data of the vaccines, the balance of their benefits and harms, equity considerations, and the feasibility and resource implications of their removal.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2025
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Kobach said that the policies violate parents’ rights under the U.S. Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act, which protects student records from public distribution and gives parents the right to amend, inspect or review those records.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
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“Rethink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rethink. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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