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
Instead of racing to build new plants, utilities are rethinking how existing power gets used.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Travelers are rethinking international trips.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
Its creation required rethinking the fundamental assumptions of what a jelly bean could be.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
The foundation was already rethinking its approach to grants, pivoting toward multi-year grants and holding conversations to get a sense of what works, what doesn’t, and what support the grantees need.
—Igor Studenkov, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
At least for now, Bath’s example illustrates the possibilities in terms of both promise and avenues for development—by emulating nature (selecting hardy strains of Bacillus) and pharmaceutical engineering (capsule technology), civil engineers are rethinking concrete from the inside out.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Nearly all Americans are rethinking their finances as money anxiety increases, according to a new study from Wells Fargo.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Experimentalists are rethinking their detection strategies.
—Mariangela Lisanti, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
Vail Resorts chief executive Rob Katz has made statements this year suggesting the company is rethinking its lift ticket pricing.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Travelers are rethinking international trips.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
Its creation required rethinking the fundamental assumptions of what a jelly bean could be.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
The foundation was already rethinking its approach to grants, pivoting toward multi-year grants and holding conversations to get a sense of what works, what doesn’t, and what support the grantees need.
—Igor Studenkov, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
At least for now, Bath’s example illustrates the possibilities in terms of both promise and avenues for development—by emulating nature (selecting hardy strains of Bacillus) and pharmaceutical engineering (capsule technology), civil engineers are rethinking concrete from the inside out.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Nearly all Americans are rethinking their finances as money anxiety increases, according to a new study from Wells Fargo.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Experimentalists are rethinking their detection strategies.
—Mariangela Lisanti, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
Vail Resorts chief executive Rob Katz has made statements this year suggesting the company is rethinking its lift ticket pricing.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rethinking
Verb
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Electric car and motorcycle interest has soared in Southeast Asia in particular, and several countries have even begun reconsidering their nuclear power plans in the wake of the conflict.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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As comments continue to roll in, the tone is largely supportive, with viewers applauding the woman for listening to medical advice and reconsidering her employment situation.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some sites are worth revisiting.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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Now, on a trip to somewhere new or when revisiting my favorite hotels, my must-have souvenir sometimes is just the fancy mini shampoo bottle, if only to make my grandma proud.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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The team identifies rediscoveries by reviewing public platforms such as eBird, iNaturalist and Xeno-Canto — tools that everyday birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts already use.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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The team started reviewing every piece of evidence collected over the years.—
Jeff Capellini,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Rethinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rethinking. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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