as in to reconsider
to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
learning that he had been adopted forced him to completely redefine his identity
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Recent Examples of redefine
Ambedkar, the architect of India’s Constitution and a fierce crusader against caste discrimination, redefined the nation’s legal and social framework.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 May 2025
While there are valid medical risks at any age—especially in a country like the U.S., where Black maternal health disparities persist—Black women are reclaiming the narrative and redefining what motherhood can look like in our 40s.
—Essence, 20 May 2025
This has been acknowledged by all parties involved, and this is why over the last few months, both Barcelona and Yamal’s entourage have been in discussions to redefine the conditions of his next deal at the club.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 20 May 2025
This disheartening reality prompted Van Dusen to seek her sister’s help to create a brand that would redefine the industry.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 10 May 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 May 2025
While there are valid medical risks at any age—especially in a country like the U.S., where Black maternal health disparities persist—Black women are reclaiming the narrative and redefining what motherhood can look like in our 40s.
—Essence, 20 May 2025
This has been acknowledged by all parties involved, and this is why over the last few months, both Barcelona and Yamal’s entourage have been in discussions to redefine the conditions of his next deal at the club.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 20 May 2025
This disheartening reality prompted Van Dusen to seek her sister’s help to create a brand that would redefine the industry.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redefine
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Arteaga said teams may now have to reconsider whether to walk Cuvet to get to Gonzalez.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2025
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But when consumers had other ideas, the auto manufacturers began to reconsider in light of harsh market realities.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2025
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Minnesota had major interest in Durant at the trade deadline, and the two teams could revisit talks over the offseason.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Just over 20 years since its release, Mariah Carey has revisited her chart-topping tenth album, unveiling The Emancipation of Mimi (20th Anniversary Edition).—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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Millions of Americans are anticipating their 2025 federal tax refunds, and throughout June the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will be reviewing and handing out payments via direct deposits and mailed checks.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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In the most recent study led by Luque, researchers reviewed data from multiple observations of the planet.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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“Redefine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redefine. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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