Synonyms of rethought

rethought

verb

past tense of rethink

as in reconsidered

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

• reconsidered
• revisited
• reviewed
• reevaluated
• redefined
• reconceived
• reexamined
• readdressed
• reanalyzed
• thought better of
• went over
• reweighed
• reexplored
• amended
• reimagined
• reconceptualized
• changed one's mind (about)
• reassessed
• reheard
• reenvisioned
• reappraised
• revised
• rectified
• restudied
• remedied
• reinvestigated
• emended
• corrected
• reformed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• maintained
• asserted
• upheld
• defended

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rethought

In other parts of the West, officials have rethought their green and grassy ideals, such as in Nevada in 2021 where lawmakers banned decorative grass. — Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2026

As gasoline prices soar and inflation nips at vacation budgets, many travelers may have rethought the prospect of the Great American Road Trip. — Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2026

The president’s comments prompted criticism from journalists, some of whom called for the annual dinner to be rethought moving forward, citing the administration’s aggressive efforts to limit press coverage. — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026

The designer, who has rethought his business model with a new investor on board, can’t keep up with demand — and can’t quite believe it. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 June 2026

Many of the defensive instincts that worked for traditional input validation need to be rethought from first principles. — Harsh Singhal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

Hastings also rethought how companies operate. — Paul Hardart, Fortune, 9 May 2026

Culinary offerings have been rethought, too. — Lauren Mechling, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026

Neil said Regal has rethought the footprint of many of its locations, bar and lounge offerings have been revamped, and renovations have been made at 50 theaters with 300 locations adding arcades. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2026