RETHINK Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples of rethink There is truly nothing like a life-altering event to force one to rethink their priorities, and that’s exactly what happens for both Owen and Teddy once they’re reunited in the operating room after the bridge collapse to save a patient Owen had been caring for in the field. —

Katie Campione, Deadline, 7 May 2026 Her other transformative influence was rethinking how Liberty games were presented. —

Yohana Desta, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026 Tick fears Other Michigan cities are also rethinking how to support pollinators, with several moving away from the one-month model. —

CBS News, 7 May 2026 After years of delays, a groundbreaking ceremony and a land dispute, residents are now pushing the city to rethink the project entirely. —

Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for rethink

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Even if a state court vacates his conviction, that would simply allow an immigration judge to reconsider his case.

— Hanna Park, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
An April poll by YouGov and The Points Guy found that 24% of Americans had reconsidered travel plans as a result of recent events.

— Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026