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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With your modern ruler, Neptune, retrograde in Aries, your second house of money, comfort and values becomes enveloped in the foggy haze, urging you to reconsider your approach to money, resources and self-worth.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 July 2025
In the deliberations over strategic goals, capital deployment and technology transformation, leaders should think back on prior technology demonstrations and pilots—perhaps even at another enterprise—and reconsider whether those good ideas still hold merit.
—Beena Ammanath, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
At the moment, the city of Provo has not indicated any plans to reconsider or readdress the issue, and the classes remain canceled.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
Arizona Superintendent Tom Horne publicly urged the Phoenix Union High School District Governing Board to reconsider its rejection of state funding for an additional police officer.
—Madeleine Parrish, AZCentral.com, 6 July 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 July 2025
In the deliberations over strategic goals, capital deployment and technology transformation, leaders should think back on prior technology demonstrations and pilots—perhaps even at another enterprise—and reconsider whether those good ideas still hold merit.
—Beena Ammanath, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
At the moment, the city of Provo has not indicated any plans to reconsider or readdress the issue, and the classes remain canceled.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
Arizona Superintendent Tom Horne publicly urged the Phoenix Union High School District Governing Board to reconsider its rejection of state funding for an additional police officer.
—Madeleine Parrish, AZCentral.com, 6 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for reconsider
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“Reconsider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reconsider. Accessed 11 Jul. 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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