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
AirOrb addresses this issue by entirely rethinking how fragrance is delivered and sustained.
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Jon Stojan, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
His campaign is gaining momentum at a time when many of the administration’s steadfast Christian backers—alarmed by the president’s bullying campaign against Pope Leo XIV in recent weeks, among other heresies—have been rethinking their support.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
General Motors may be rethinking its plans for its biggest EVs.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
A lot of people are quietly rethinking their relationship with melatonin right now.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Construction company Bevyhouse attempts to address these concerns by rethinking the entire building process, marrying the efficiency of factory construction (aka prefab construction) to the beauty of a custom home.
—Abigail Stone, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
After the first few dates, promoters were rethinking the billing.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Leaders are also rethinking how launch systems are used.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
View gallery - 4 images A new entrant in the smart appliance space is rethinking how wine is stored and served.
—New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
Jon Stojan, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
His campaign is gaining momentum at a time when many of the administration’s steadfast Christian backers—alarmed by the president’s bullying campaign against Pope Leo XIV in recent weeks, among other heresies—have been rethinking their support.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
General Motors may be rethinking its plans for its biggest EVs.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
A lot of people are quietly rethinking their relationship with melatonin right now.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Construction company Bevyhouse attempts to address these concerns by rethinking the entire building process, marrying the efficiency of factory construction (aka prefab construction) to the beauty of a custom home.
—Abigail Stone, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
After the first few dates, promoters were rethinking the billing.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
Leaders are also rethinking how launch systems are used.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
View gallery - 4 images A new entrant in the smart appliance space is rethinking how wine is stored and served.
—New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rethinking
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Britain joins a small but growing group of countries pursuing generational smoking bans, including New Zealand, which previously advanced similar legislation before reconsidering aspects of the policy.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2026
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Since then, rumors have circulated that OnePlus may be reconsidering its business outside China and India.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Klay Thompson's split from Megan Thee Stallion has fans revisiting his starry dating history like a highlight reel with more than a few misses.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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The drama revisiting the real-life legal battle against chemical giant Monsanto will star Bailey as attorney Brent Wisner who led a lawsuit against the US company Monsanto alleging that its Roundup herbicide product caused cancer.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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Ryan’s diagnosis of Horner after more than 18 hours of interviewing him as well as speaking to other witnesses and reviewing records listed 10 conditions including autism, ADHD, post-traumatic stress disorder, major depression and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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Those tensions hit a new high when Reuters published an internal Defense Department email last week that proposed punishing Britain for its position on Iran by reviewing America’s position on the Falkland Islands.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Rethinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rethinking. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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