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
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Recent Examples of rethinking
Below is a room-by-room guide to the common habits worth rethinking, with expert advice on what to do instead.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Researchers are now finding microplastics throughout the human body, which has many people rethinking everyday habits.
—Ryan Brennan
may 11, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
One of my areas of interest is rethinking what the role of museums might be in an African context.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 11 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
At the same time, some business leaders are rethinking what students should study in the first place.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 3 May 2026
The plan calls for rethinking the way the county’s two million residents separate and dispose of their trash, along with what happens to it once it’s hauled away in garbage and recycling trucks.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Simply put, access to the Museum Campus needs rethinking for an era of Waymo (coming, like it or not) and rideshare, not to mention more people cycling or on scooters.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Researchers are now finding microplastics throughout the human body, which has many people rethinking everyday habits.
—Ryan Brennan
may 11, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
One of my areas of interest is rethinking what the role of museums might be in an African context.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 11 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
At the same time, some business leaders are rethinking what students should study in the first place.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 3 May 2026
The plan calls for rethinking the way the county’s two million residents separate and dispose of their trash, along with what happens to it once it’s hauled away in garbage and recycling trucks.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Simply put, access to the Museum Campus needs rethinking for an era of Waymo (coming, like it or not) and rideshare, not to mention more people cycling or on scooters.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rethinking
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The Democratic governors of Hawaii, New Mexico and Oregon who at first said no to the program are now also reportedly reconsidering.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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As a result, many are reconsidering their career paths.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Fueled by the continuous wave of Y2K nostalgia, fashion fans are have been revisiting the lower rise silhouettes that dominated the late '90s and early 2000s, while styling them in a more wearable, modern way.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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That 33-30 OT banger is worth revisiting, even if both rosters have changed in the subsequent years.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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The most recent occurrences have been reported to the Southfield Police Department, and CFCS continues to cooperate with local authorities while reviewing available security footage.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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With proper patient consent, AI tools can assist in reviewing medical information during early screening, identifying key indicators that confirm whether a case qualifies.—
Arnold Sotelo,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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“Rethinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rethinking. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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