Synonyms of rethinking

rethinking

verb

present participle of rethink

as in reconsidering

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

• reconsidering
• revisiting
• reviewing
• reevaluating
• reexamining
• redefining
• reconceiving
• readdressing
• reanalyzing
• reweighing
• going over
• reexploring
• thinking better of
• reconceptualizing
• amending
• reassessing
• reimagining
• rehearing
• changing one's mind (about)
• reenvisioning
• reappraising
• revising
• rectifying
• remedying
• reinvestigating
• restudying
• emending
• reforming
• correcting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• maintaining
• defending
• asserting
• upholding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rethinking

But now, some scientists are rethinking the entire approach due to questions around ethics, safety, and efficacy. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Nov. 2026

The launch coincides with a broader shift in domestic energy storage, where manufacturers are rethinking both inverter electronics and core cell science. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

From the top floor, the upheaval looks profound enough that executives are already rethinking labor demand and reskilling their workforces. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026

As that model loses its pull, retailers and brands are rethinking how to turn travelers into shoppers. — Kapila Ireland, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

Hiring help without rethinking workers’ compensation The first employee can change your insurance picture significantly. — Matthew Kayser, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

German consumer products company Braun spent more than 10 years rethinking the trade-off between a close shave and a comfortable one. — Nina Derwin, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Others are rethinking lids in their own ways, like Dometic’s modular Drinkware system, but if that three-second teardown holds up to daily use, memobottle may have found a useful way to stand out in a very crowded market. — New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026

Indeed, strong trends at Vans, and positive data points from Timberland, has some analysts rethinking the outlook for parent firm VF Corp. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026