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

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

But as The Wall Street Journal’s Greg Ip has noted, growing US debt and seemingly erratic economic policies have bond traders rethinking Treasuries as the world’s safest investment. — Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 20 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