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

To improve engagement and long-term customer retention, businesses are rethinking everything from audience segmentation and automation to content strategy and lifecycle marketing. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Amitav Ghosh believes that climate change requires rethinking the novel. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026

Achieving a fabric that is 20 percent lighter without sacrificing durability required rethinking the construction process from the ground up. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

But for families navigating a diagnosis with few good treatment options, the study offers a rare piece of encouraging news and a look at how researchers are rethinking what a therapy for this disease could even look like. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026

So, maybe homebuilders should ponder rethinking their cost structure if growing home sales is their goal. — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 13 July 2026

No matter the reason, both single and married people might be rethinking their family structure. — Parents, 10 July 2026

Yet rather than rethinking its approach, Australia’s government is doubling down. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 8 July 2026

And the start-up’s approach reflects a broader shift in how companies are rethinking workplace perks for an era of marathon office days. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 8 July 2026