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
The tech jobless are rethinking their lives.
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Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Why the Sober-Curious Distillery Trail Is Gaining Traction The sober-curious movement — people who are cutting back, taking a break or skipping alcohol entirely while still enjoying drinking culture — has pushed wine country and bourbon country to rethink the standard tasting flight.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Without an easy path from goal kick to comfortable possession, any team who wanted to control the game with the ball was going to have to rethink their approach.
—Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Produced alongside Benjamin Domenech, the project was originally developed as an Argentine production before the political crisis and economic turmoil in Argentina forced the team to rethink the film.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 17 May 2026
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Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Why the Sober-Curious Distillery Trail Is Gaining Traction The sober-curious movement — people who are cutting back, taking a break or skipping alcohol entirely while still enjoying drinking culture — has pushed wine country and bourbon country to rethink the standard tasting flight.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Without an easy path from goal kick to comfortable possession, any team who wanted to control the game with the ball was going to have to rethink their approach.
—Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Produced alongside Benjamin Domenech, the project was originally developed as an Argentine production before the political crisis and economic turmoil in Argentina forced the team to rethink the film.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rethink
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Valeri wonders if some young players might reconsider which country will give them the best chance to play on the brightest stage.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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The owners argue that the players — especially the wealthiest, along with their powerful agents — will have to bend and reconsider their position on a cap.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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These two had a strong match at Full Gear 2025, and on a stage as large as Wembley Stadium, there is plenty of reason to revisit the rivalry.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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On the occasion of Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday, Allure revisits a story journalist and author Rebecca Mead wrote for our August 2012 issue to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the star's death.—
Rebecca Mead,
Allure,
29 May 2026
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In response, the state decided to hire outside investigators to review some of these complaints.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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The company reviewed its safety protocols this week in response to the situation at GKN, which is not connected to Arkema.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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“Rethink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rethink. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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