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
Healey is reportedly rethinking her plan to close the Pappas Hospital.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
Vance, a vocal critic of European tech rules, has floated the idea of the U.S. rethinking NATO commitments if Europe cracks down on Elon Musk’s social media platform X.
—Thomas Adamson and Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
As more people rethink their approach to alcohol, Seattle's hospitality scene is leaning into the sober-curious movement year-round.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
Yet, in 2025, a growing backlash is forcing leaders to rethink these strategies.
—Christopher P. Blocker,
joseph P. Cannon,
jonathan Z. Zhang, Harvard Business Review, 6 Feb. 2025
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
Vance, a vocal critic of European tech rules, has floated the idea of the U.S. rethinking NATO commitments if Europe cracks down on Elon Musk’s social media platform X.
—Thomas Adamson and Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
As more people rethink their approach to alcohol, Seattle's hospitality scene is leaning into the sober-curious movement year-round.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
Yet, in 2025, a growing backlash is forcing leaders to rethink these strategies.
—Christopher P. Blocker,
joseph P. Cannon,
jonathan Z. Zhang, Harvard Business Review, 6 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rethink
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rethink
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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.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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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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Gilmore suggested the council revisit the discussion at the next City Council meeting.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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Trump, meanwhile, on March 1 will revisit whether to impose a 25 percent tariff on Canada.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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While 40-yard dash times, bench press totals and anecdotes from private meetings will be thoroughly reviewed, one of the most recent evaluation metrics — the S2 Cognition test — has a bit of a complicated history.—
Cale Clinton,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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After reviewing body camera footage of the incident as part of its internal investigation, the department recommended that the officer receive a two-day suspension for the improper search allegation.—
Libor Jany,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Rethink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rethink. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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