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
Across Europe, cities are rethinking how tourism can support—not strain—the places travelers love most.
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
At the same time, many airlines are now rethinking their capacity plans as an oversupply of flights has weighed on fares and eaten into their profits this year.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
From leveraging real estate value to rethinking curb management, here are several innovative tools cities are using to unlock new revenue streams.
—Regina Clewlow, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The university pivoted its stadium plans over the winter after being approach by Cal Expo, which has been rethinking its business model amid the decision to no longer have horse racing at California’s annual State Fair.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
That may mean finding the right midfield partnership, or rethinking this deeper role altogether.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Three people familiar with the planning told Semafor that Guiducci also is rethinking the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, the tentpole event of the weekend and a massive moneymaker for the magazine.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Americans are rethinking their relationship with lawns.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
Breaking free from the cycle of perpetual piloting begins with rethinking how initiatives are designed—embedding scalability and long-term impact into their foundations.
—Azra Nurkic, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
At the same time, many airlines are now rethinking their capacity plans as an oversupply of flights has weighed on fares and eaten into their profits this year.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
From leveraging real estate value to rethinking curb management, here are several innovative tools cities are using to unlock new revenue streams.
—Regina Clewlow, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The university pivoted its stadium plans over the winter after being approach by Cal Expo, which has been rethinking its business model amid the decision to no longer have horse racing at California’s annual State Fair.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
That may mean finding the right midfield partnership, or rethinking this deeper role altogether.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Three people familiar with the planning told Semafor that Guiducci also is rethinking the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, the tentpole event of the weekend and a massive moneymaker for the magazine.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Americans are rethinking their relationship with lawns.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
Breaking free from the cycle of perpetual piloting begins with rethinking how initiatives are designed—embedding scalability and long-term impact into their foundations.
—Azra Nurkic, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rethinking
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After decades of entrenched hostility, there are early, though admittedly fragile, signals that both Lebanon and Syria may be reconsidering their approach to Israel.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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CoolVu’s expansion also comes at a moment when more Americans are reconsidering traditional career paths thanks to the interplay of artificial intelligence.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Up-close photos of jazz legends, tableside magic and revisiting the 1990s with an all-ages celebration.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
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However, the pet wasn't interested in the neckwear, but was intrigued about revisiting the pub.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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After reviewing former Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen’s explanation of his abrupt resignation, a Hamilton County judge has agreed to block attorneys’ attempts to question the long-time head of the supermarket giant about his departure from the retailer in open court.—
Alexander Coolidge,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Edison spokesperson Jeff Monford said the utility is reviewing the lawsuits.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Rethinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rethinking. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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