second thoughts

plural of second thought

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for second thoughts
Noun
  • Some doubts still lingered as to whether Jax was, indeed, Gracie's puppy.
    Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • That’s why Rotary members, also embedded in these same communities, have played a vital role in not just funding and organizing campaigns, but also dispelling doubts and ensuring no child is left behind.
    Dr. Tunji Funsho, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • His Conservative government also made its misgivings clear about England players taking the knee before Euro 2020.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
  • After the catastrophe, even senior figures signalled misgivings.
    Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Second thoughts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/second%20thoughts. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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