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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Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
By investing in smarter recommendation systems and rethinking success metrics, the industry can build a future where every track has a chance to be heard and listeners enjoy the thrill of unexpected discoveries.
—Seth Yudof, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2025
In the video, Nessel films herself going about her day—visiting the dentist, cleaning her home—while overlaid texts reveal the facts that convinced her to rethink her relationship with alcohol.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
Ken Feldman Tarzana Lakers fans who hoped that LeBron James would retire should rethink their position.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
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“Rethink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rethink. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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