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
Hamm, who lives near Castle Pines, said longer commutes may force some homeowners to rethink and move closer to their jobs due to fuel and car insurance costs.
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Sara B. Hansen, The Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2025
There was very little about the bookstore business that McNally wasn’t ready to rethink.
—Matthew Schneier, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2025
The rise of bitcoin offers a compelling alternative that challenges the status quo, forcing us to rethink the very nature of money and economic governance.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The twist is that there are unique Joker cards that change the meta of the game, along with other elements that alter the game's pacing and force you to rethink your strategy.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
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Sara B. Hansen, The Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2025
There was very little about the bookstore business that McNally wasn’t ready to rethink.
—Matthew Schneier, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2025
The rise of bitcoin offers a compelling alternative that challenges the status quo, forcing us to rethink the very nature of money and economic governance.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The twist is that there are unique Joker cards that change the meta of the game, along with other elements that alter the game's pacing and force you to rethink your strategy.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rethink
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There's also talk of ESPN possibly reconsidering its $550 million agreement with Major League Baseball.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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In one village, where U.S. migration has led to both prosperity and loneliness, locals must reconsider what makes a good life.—
Aakash Hassan,
The Christian Science Monitor,
12 Feb. 2025
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While Jessica is at work, Joe is able to pursue passions both born of his injury and revisited after the accident limited his hobbies.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Complete Chamber Music of Neely Bruce Part V Crowell Concert Hall, 60 Wyllys Ave., Middletown Connecticut composer Neely Bruce — who is now 80 years old and has been teaching at Wesleyan University for 50 years — likes to revisit his hundreds of past works while continuing to premiere new ones.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2025
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For one, pilots are constantly reviewing their contingency plans.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Ahead of the opening, Landau noted that the team reviewed every aspect of the show to ensure this topic was presented with care.—
Emily Burns,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Rethink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rethink. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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