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

At a moment when educators are rethinking how to prepare students for an increasingly complex world, the mathematics of democracy offers a rare opportunity to teach intellectually rigorous, consequential topics that can build awareness and capacity. — Ismar Volić, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026

But doing so could require fundamentally rethinking the course — and deciding what kind of marathon Charlotte wants to become. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026

There will always be some need for massive, centralized warehouses, but rising demand for faster deliveries and resilient energy supplies have companies rethinking where their warehouses should be. — Diana Olick, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

But now, some scientists are rethinking the entire approach due to questions around ethics, safety, and efficacy. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Nov. 2026

The launch coincides with a broader shift in domestic energy storage, where manufacturers are rethinking both inverter electronics and core cell science. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

From the top floor, the upheaval looks profound enough that executives are already rethinking labor demand and reskilling their workforces. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026

As that model loses its pull, retailers and brands are rethinking how to turn travelers into shoppers. — Kapila Ireland, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

Hiring help without rethinking workers’ compensation The first employee can change your insurance picture significantly. — Matthew Kayser, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026