as in to reconsider
to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
learning that he had been adopted forced him to completely redefine his identity
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Recent Examples of redefine
Faced with prejudice and the risk of losing his family, Joseph takes a legitimate job at a law firm to prove his worth and redefine himself.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
Trump has attempted to redefine birthright citizenship – a move which, for now, has been stopped by federal courts.
—Claire B. Wofford, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
After two years, two CEOs and endless brand strategy meetings, the company is, in his view, ready to redefine the world of business payments.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
While streaming continues to grow and dominate the market, traditional models of film production and distribution are being redefined.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
Trump has attempted to redefine birthright citizenship – a move which, for now, has been stopped by federal courts.
—Claire B. Wofford, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
After two years, two CEOs and endless brand strategy meetings, the company is, in his view, ready to redefine the world of business payments.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
While streaming continues to grow and dominate the market, traditional models of film production and distribution are being redefined.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redefine
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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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“Redefine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redefine. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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