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
Marriott Bonvoy is rethinking how travelers connect with nature.
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AFAR Media, 30 Sep. 2025
The strain of rethinking left him at times feeling close to madness.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
That close attention also means that podcast networks are rethinking how best to deploy their talent, and touting audio shows, as well as YouTube and broadcast channels, in some cases, in addition to their social media following and live events.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
But lately, for the first time in 44 years, Doell has been rethinking her weekend pilgrimages.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 26 Sep. 2025
After years of collective upheaval—pandemic living, hybrid work routines, and an explosion of digital inspiration—many of us are rethinking what our personal space should do for us.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
FanSided's Zachary Rotman thinks an early exit could lead to the Phillies rethinking who is managing the team.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Enabling Zero Trust authentication, access and authorization for agents requires rethinking how identity is modeled, provisioned and governed across the full life cycle.
—Eric Olden, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Conferences are also rethinking how to carve up television money.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
AFAR Media, 30 Sep. 2025
The strain of rethinking left him at times feeling close to madness.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
That close attention also means that podcast networks are rethinking how best to deploy their talent, and touting audio shows, as well as YouTube and broadcast channels, in some cases, in addition to their social media following and live events.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
But lately, for the first time in 44 years, Doell has been rethinking her weekend pilgrimages.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 26 Sep. 2025
After years of collective upheaval—pandemic living, hybrid work routines, and an explosion of digital inspiration—many of us are rethinking what our personal space should do for us.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
FanSided's Zachary Rotman thinks an early exit could lead to the Phillies rethinking who is managing the team.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Enabling Zero Trust authentication, access and authorization for agents requires rethinking how identity is modeled, provisioned and governed across the full life cycle.
—Eric Olden, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Conferences are also rethinking how to carve up television money.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rethinking
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Distracted by crises elsewhere and reconsidering its geopolitical priorities, the United States has mostly ignored the situation in Myanmar.—
Dan Swift,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Sep. 2025
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International agreements need reconsidering in other ways, too.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Sep. 2025
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Republicans, however, stood firm against revisiting the legislation, which the Congressional Budget Office previously estimated would reduce Medicaid spending by hundreds of billions.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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In itself, such revisiting is hardly unusual.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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After reviewing the incident and speaking with Leclerc and team representatives, the FIA stewards imposed the financial penalty on Ferrari.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Rethinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rethinking. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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