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
Nearly all Americans are rethinking their finances as money anxiety increases, according to a new study from Wells Fargo.
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Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Experimentalists are rethinking their detection strategies.
—Mariangela Lisanti, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
Vail Resorts chief executive Rob Katz has made statements this year suggesting the company is rethinking its lift ticket pricing.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Yet, between travel fears, fuel prices and unrelated airport hangups, some travelers are rethinking their spring vacation plans.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The governor’s backtracking comes as other Democrats are rethinking the party’s support for Israel as public opinion has dropped off amid Israel’s ongoing attacks against Gaza.
—Lia Russell
march 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The company has clearly been rethinking the focus of most of its remaining digital assets, selling off some and refocusing others.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Is Britain rethinking its big break with the EU?
—TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
In the current economic climate, businesses across the state are rethinking strategies, the report added.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Experimentalists are rethinking their detection strategies.
—Mariangela Lisanti, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
Vail Resorts chief executive Rob Katz has made statements this year suggesting the company is rethinking its lift ticket pricing.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Yet, between travel fears, fuel prices and unrelated airport hangups, some travelers are rethinking their spring vacation plans.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The governor’s backtracking comes as other Democrats are rethinking the party’s support for Israel as public opinion has dropped off amid Israel’s ongoing attacks against Gaza.
—Lia Russell
march 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The company has clearly been rethinking the focus of most of its remaining digital assets, selling off some and refocusing others.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Is Britain rethinking its big break with the EU?
—TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
In the current economic climate, businesses across the state are rethinking strategies, the report added.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rethinking
Verb
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Since the report, people have begun reconsidering things named after the activist.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Mar. 2026
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Indonesia has halted ratification of its deal, and key garment-producing countries—including Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand—are now reconsidering their commitments.—
Tara Winter,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Experts concur that making a plan, and revisiting it regularly, is the best way to ensure stability when the situation inevitably changes.—
Kat McGowan,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
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In any case, revisiting their past gives them some hope.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The government is currently reviewing the charter, which is due for renewal at the end of 2027.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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For the next two weeks, the Artemis 2 astronauts will continue training and preparing for the mission, including conducting simulations, reviewing flight procedures, exercising and getting medical checkouts, according to NASA.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Rethinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rethinking. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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