as in to revisit
to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
the new intelligence forced the general to reconsider his plan of attack
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Recent Examples of reconsider
However, by that point, Annie was too upset to reconsider, her mother wrote.
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Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
But with growing geopolitical tension and mounting pressure from critics who view such initiatives as politically motivated, companies like Target have been forced to reconsider their stance.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 5 Mar. 2025
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.
—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
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Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
But with growing geopolitical tension and mounting pressure from critics who view such initiatives as politically motivated, companies like Target have been forced to reconsider their stance.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 5 Mar. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconsider
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The clip unsurprisingly made headlines and quickly went viral, while also giving the original song a wave of TikTok momentum and sending younger audiences to revisit (or check out) the West Coast classic.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
19 Mar. 2025
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The case of Natalia Grace has barely left the general consciousness, and it’s already being revisited, thanks to Good American Family.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
19 Mar. 2025
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More than 500 pages of court documents reviewed by BusinessDen tell that story.—
Justin Wingerter,
The Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2025
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McCray is a current member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity, according to an arrest warrant affidavit reviewed by CBS News.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2025
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But if Pelle Larsson keeps happening, as the Miami Heat 2025 second-round pick out of Arizona did during Wednesday night’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers with his energizing effort, then rethinking potentially could be in order.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2025
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Engaging in simple activities such as reading daily, practicing mindfulness through breathwork or meditation, or rethinking everyday choices like coffee consumption can lay the foundation for improved well-being.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Reconsider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconsider. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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