Synonyms of rethink

rethink

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈthiŋk 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reconsider
• revisit
• review
• reevaluate
• reexamine
• redefine
• reconceive
• reanalyze
• readdress
• go over
• reexplore
• reweigh
• think better of
• amend
• reassess
• reimagine
• reconceptualize
• change one's mind (about)
• rehear
• reappraise
• reenvision
• rectify
• revise
• reinvestigate
• remedy
• restudy
• emend
• correct
• reform

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• maintain
• defend
• assert
• uphold

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rethink

The president’s comments prompted criticism from journalists, some of whom called for the annual dinner to be rethought moving forward, citing the administration’s aggressive efforts to limit press coverage. — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026

The national rethink on forests is also extending to wildlife. — ABC News, 31 July 2026

But these variations matter a great deal to the Fed right now, because its policymakers are rethinking how to weigh them. — Brandy Hadley, Fortune, 31 July 2026

Given the new realities of the AI age, including the chaining capabilities, companies like Microsoft might need to rethink their entire approach to triage, said Nguyen, the NSA’s former AI chief. — Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 29 July 2026