rethink
verb
re·think
(ˌ)rē-ˈthiŋk 
rethought
(ˌ)rē-ˈthȯt
; rethinking
; rethinking
: to think about again : reconsider
: to engage in reconsideration
rethinker
noun
Examples of rethink in a Sentence
You had better rethink your decision.
The government is rethinking its policy.
He took a moment to rethink.
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Justin Worland, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
The incident did, however, prompt Wyatt to rethink her presence online and her role as an influencer.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
The success has rightfully motivated EJAE to rethink her decision to operate primarily in the background of other K-pop artists’ careers.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
The rear suspension also had to be completely rethought, resulting in a unique, lifted, inboard setup that features the left- and right-rear coilover units sitting side by side where the back seats in a typical Mustang would be.
—Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Rethink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rethink. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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