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
For exhibitors, that means rethinking how theaters can stand out in a crowded entertainment landscape.
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
As the divide between wealthy and lower-income consumers grows, many businesses are rethinking their target audience.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Mar. 2026
Bedard is clear that the solution is not abandoning AI, but rethinking how human workers best interact with these tools as the AI revolution accelerates.
—Lana Zak, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Whether your lawn goals include building natural diversity or maintaining a more traditional aesthetic, rethinking your approach to weeds and focusing on lawn health can save you time and money while protecting the environment.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
If your routine breakfast doesn't offer much protein, rethinking your meal can be a good way to boost your overall protein intake for the day.
—Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
The exhibit is made in collaboration with the Tarrant County Education Foundation and examines how long common items take to decompose, what materials people used before plastics and how artists and companies are rethinking waste today, according to the museum.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
Marni, Prada, Gucci and Fendi all played a lot with femininity, rethinking the versatility of skirts.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Companies have been rethinking their hiring practices as questions around the future of work spiral in the wake of the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
As the divide between wealthy and lower-income consumers grows, many businesses are rethinking their target audience.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Mar. 2026
Bedard is clear that the solution is not abandoning AI, but rethinking how human workers best interact with these tools as the AI revolution accelerates.
—Lana Zak, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Whether your lawn goals include building natural diversity or maintaining a more traditional aesthetic, rethinking your approach to weeds and focusing on lawn health can save you time and money while protecting the environment.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
If your routine breakfast doesn't offer much protein, rethinking your meal can be a good way to boost your overall protein intake for the day.
—Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
The exhibit is made in collaboration with the Tarrant County Education Foundation and examines how long common items take to decompose, what materials people used before plastics and how artists and companies are rethinking waste today, according to the museum.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
Marni, Prada, Gucci and Fendi all played a lot with femininity, rethinking the versatility of skirts.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Companies have been rethinking their hiring practices as questions around the future of work spiral in the wake of the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rethinking
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Travelers are already reconsidering flying through a region that can light up at any moment.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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The national party is reconsidering its primary calendar, which could undercut the state's influence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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And given our political moment, there’s something useful about revisiting the rage occasioned by Clinton, Reagan, and Bush.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Mar. 2026
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Whether that interpretation remains appropriate is worth revisiting, particularly when the city is contemplating one of the largest property tax increases in decades.—
Martha E. Stark,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission is reviewing the request.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
4 Mar. 2026
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Jackson wrote that the appeals court was correct to defer to the immigration judge’s judgment when reviewing Urias-Orellana’s appeal claims, as is outlined by the Immigration and Nationality Act.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Rethinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rethinking. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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