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
But what’s more important is the effect Ben’s arrival in Tuscany, and his decision to rethink his career strategy, has on Ron.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Reclaiming Fauset means not only reading her novels but also rethinking whom we’ve been taught to celebrate, and why.
—Glory Edim
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
That may mean finding the right midfield partnership, or rethinking this deeper role altogether.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
After more than a year of month-on-month growth, EV sales started to contract, and brands like Genesis and Volvo have seen their customers reject their electric offerings, forcing portfolio rethinks.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Reclaiming Fauset means not only reading her novels but also rethinking whom we’ve been taught to celebrate, and why.
—Glory Edim
august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
That may mean finding the right midfield partnership, or rethinking this deeper role altogether.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
After more than a year of month-on-month growth, EV sales started to contract, and brands like Genesis and Volvo have seen their customers reject their electric offerings, forcing portfolio rethinks.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rethink
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This expansion is testing the capacity of a grid designed for a slower digital economy and prompting utilities, regulators, and tech firms to reconsider their roles, partnerships, and investments.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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And there usually has to be a demonstrative, substantial change in Barry Morphew's circumstances for the judge to reconsider that initial ruling.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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However, the court would not expand the receivership to take over any future LLCs the Verrichias might form ― at least not yet, although the court indicated a willingness to revisit the issue should the Verrichias dodging of their creditor continue.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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After marrying and raising children, Breeckner stored the sketches away and rarely revisited them until later in life.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Rethink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rethink. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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