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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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
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
The current debates over tariffs are the latest example of the Trump era sending conservatives back to the drawing board to rethink the views of recent generations.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
As safety concerns over the Sig Sauer P320 handgun continue to mount, a growing number of police departments across the United States are rethinking their use of the popular semiautomatic firearm.
—Amanda Hernandez, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Rethink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rethink. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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