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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Several advocacy groups, including AARP, have urged the government to rethink these moves.
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
Wilson has tightened the show, rethought whole scenes and recast some roles while also keeping actors who have been associated with it for decades.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2025
During the event, participants took part in a clothing exchange, personalized styling sessions and customization stations, while rethinking past relationships.
—Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025
European travelers are rethinking U.S. trips amid deportations.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
Wilson has tightened the show, rethought whole scenes and recast some roles while also keeping actors who have been associated with it for decades.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2025
During the event, participants took part in a clothing exchange, personalized styling sessions and customization stations, while rethinking past relationships.
—Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025
European travelers are rethinking U.S. trips amid deportations.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rethink
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“Rethink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rethink. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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