rethinking

present participle of rethink

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Recent Examples of rethinking From shorter tasting menus to flexible à la carte and lunch options, some of the world’s most prestigious restaurants are rethinking what luxury dining looks like and who experiences it. Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 And now that the company is on firm financial footing, Gayer is rethinking the long-term strategy in order to find more wins in the rare disease space. Brad Quick, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 Amid the stresses of the Arctic, scientists are rethinking the idea that all life is a cutthroat competition with winners and losers. ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 The menu from chef Tayler Ploshehanski is simply fun, rethinking bistro classics with a Midwestern take. The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 Some are rethinking proportions altogether with lower waists and sculptural shapes. Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026 Instead of throwing loose shoes, umbrellas, and dog leashes in the nearest closet or bedroom when company comes around, consider rethinking your entryway design altogether. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 23 Aug. 2026 To face this crisis, NYC is rethinking how New Yorkers access affordable food. Greg Silverman, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026 So, Americans must continue rethinking policies regarding marijuana. George F. Will, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rethinking
Verb
  • Make class times longer Dawson also told WJZ the district is reconsidering its master schedule to make class times longer for students.
    Tara Lynch, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Some states and schools, though, are reconsidering the value of cursive for today’s students.
    Mary Jean Tecce DeCarlo, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Roles today should be defined more broadly to enable organizational changes without constantly revisiting granular tasks.
    Tonushree Mondal, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • In the latest sequel-reboot, Electra appears in the opening sequence as a bartender, revisiting the franchise 25 years after her appearance in the original 2000 film.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • After reviewing the evidence, an internal review board was divided on whether Garcia-Alamilla was justified in using deadly force.
    Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Finding relevant evidence may require searching multiple databases, reviewing individual studies, and comparing current clinical guidelines.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

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“Rethinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rethinking. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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