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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From escaping regressive tax models to de-commodifying the arts to rethinking human relations after first contact with intelligent alien life, the contributors envision what is needed to conjure this future.
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Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
This forces us to rethink the starting conditions for our planet’s water system.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Indeed, the success of the film could cause Sphere to rethink its programming mix, Supino notes.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
For instance, their attraction to the late ’90s and early 2000s handbags, rather than the ’60s and ’70s Bonnie Cashin-era styles he’s initially drawn to, pushes him to rethink his approach, dig deeper and experiment with design.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
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Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
This forces us to rethink the starting conditions for our planet’s water system.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Indeed, the success of the film could cause Sphere to rethink its programming mix, Supino notes.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
For instance, their attraction to the late ’90s and early 2000s handbags, rather than the ’60s and ’70s Bonnie Cashin-era styles he’s initially drawn to, pushes him to rethink his approach, dig deeper and experiment with design.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
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Give them a reason to reconsider without begging for attention.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Trump and other conservative activists have urged the Supreme Court to reconsider that decision.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The cost of removing gulls can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000 and requires working with a bird nesting control company, which may need to revisit the site several times after the initial removal, according to Arcuri.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Ateliers like Armani Privè, Givenchy by Sarah Burton, and Gucci have revisited past collections, positioning the sheer dress as a headline-grabbing statement look.—
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 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,
14 Sep. 2025
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Here's the latest about the Arizona location Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Rethink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rethink. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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