reconsider
verb
re·con·sid·er
ˌrē-kən-ˈsi-dər 
reconsidered; reconsidering; reconsiders
: to consider again especially with a view to changing or reversing
: to consider something again
Examples of reconsider in a Sentence
She refused to reconsider her decision not to loan us the money.
Local opposition has forced the company to reconsider building a new warehouse here.
We hope you will reconsider.
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The February 20 post has been viewed more than 323,000 times, prompting many viewers to reconsider the societal expectations placed on young adults, particularly regarding relationships and milestones.
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Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
What began as a negotiation tactic has created confusion for companies like Ford and General Motors, forcing them to reconsider long-term investments.
—Christopher S. Tang, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2025
And the night before the company’s show during last fall’s Ukrainian Fashion Week, there was a huge missile attack in Kyiv that made the company reconsider its plans.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
When Korea neared replacement, in 1983, its leadership might have reconsidered its policies.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
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Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
What began as a negotiation tactic has created confusion for companies like Ford and General Motors, forcing them to reconsider long-term investments.
—Christopher S. Tang, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2025
And the night before the company’s show during last fall’s Ukrainian Fashion Week, there was a huge missile attack in Kyiv that made the company reconsider its plans.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
When Korea neared replacement, in 1983, its leadership might have reconsidered its policies.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Reconsider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reconsider. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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reconsider
verb
re·con·sid·er
ˌrē-kən-ˈsid-ər
: to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
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