as in to reconsider
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
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Recent Examples of rethink
Saturday’s loss led the state’s governor to tweet that LSU should rethink that.
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Chris Vannini, New York Times, 26 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
Perhaps those selling homes and leasing rentals should rethink customer concerns about affordability.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
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Chris Vannini, New York Times, 26 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
Perhaps those selling homes and leasing rentals should rethink customer concerns about affordability.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rethink
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Now, that order will remain in effect as the court reconsiders.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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Marasco asked the court to reconsider, arguing that the process server provided a physical description of the individual served, a record of conversation with him and pictures of his house and vehicles.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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For this collection, Blanga and Capitani revisited some of the signature styles that have marked Eéra’s success through the years in warm hues and sandy tones, nodding to the striking rock formations, sweeping deserts and lush oasis of the area.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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Henry acknowledged her successful run as a babyface but suggested revisiting her original persona.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Fechters, Shalom’s owners, said their selective breeding program preserves genetic diversity by pairing up non-related animals, whose health and genetics are reviewed by veterinarians and experts.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The comments were picked up by South Korea’s Chosun Ilbo newspaper, and CNN asked the two former US Navy officers to review that report and the video.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Rethink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rethink. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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