as in revisiting
to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
the new intelligence forced the general to reconsider his plan of attack
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Recent Examples of reconsidering
Electric car and motorcycle interest has soared in Southeast Asia in particular, and several countries have even begun reconsidering their nuclear power plans in the wake of the conflict.
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
As comments continue to roll in, the tone is largely supportive, with viewers applauding the woman for listening to medical advice and reconsidering her employment situation.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Valerie is initially resistant to the idea, but a humiliating experience on an indie shoot has her reconsidering.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Since the report, people have begun reconsidering things named after the activist.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
Indonesia has halted ratification of its deal, and key garment-producing countries—including Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand—are now reconsidering their commitments.
—Tara Winter, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
Travelers are reconsidering air travel amid rising costs, delays and safety concerns.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Against this backdrop, a certificate of deposit (CD) account may be worth reconsidering.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Many families, regardless of net worth, are reconsidering how much silence truly serves them.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
Tristan Bove, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
As comments continue to roll in, the tone is largely supportive, with viewers applauding the woman for listening to medical advice and reconsidering her employment situation.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Valerie is initially resistant to the idea, but a humiliating experience on an indie shoot has her reconsidering.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Since the report, people have begun reconsidering things named after the activist.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
Indonesia has halted ratification of its deal, and key garment-producing countries—including Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand—are now reconsidering their commitments.
—Tara Winter, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
Travelers are reconsidering air travel amid rising costs, delays and safety concerns.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Against this backdrop, a certificate of deposit (CD) account may be worth reconsidering.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Many families, regardless of net worth, are reconsidering how much silence truly serves them.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconsidering
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Experts concur that making a plan, and revisiting it regularly, is the best way to ensure stability when the situation inevitably changes.—
Kat McGowan,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
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In any case, revisiting their past gives them some hope.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Routine wellness visits typically involve monitoring blood pressure, weight and cholesterol, as well as reviewing family history and individual risk factors for certain illnesses.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Nearly all Americans are rethinking their finances as money anxiety increases, according to a new study from Wells Fargo.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Experimentalists are rethinking their detection strategies.—
Mariangela Lisanti,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Reconsidering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconsidering. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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