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
Together, Williams and Nigo redefined street style.
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Julia Teti, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
Last week, Faiz Shakir, who served as the campaign manager for Senator Bernie Sanders’s 2020 presidential bid, joined the race pledging to redefine the party as defenders of the working class.
—Reid J. Epstein, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
For over a decade, the 10 to Watch program has amplified the voices redefining Gallic cinema.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025
Far from being a fleeting trend or a mere buzzword, digital transformation is redefining how supply chains operate, adapt, and compete in an increasingly complex environment.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Julia Teti, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
Last week, Faiz Shakir, who served as the campaign manager for Senator Bernie Sanders’s 2020 presidential bid, joined the race pledging to redefine the party as defenders of the working class.
—Reid J. Epstein, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
For over a decade, the 10 to Watch program has amplified the voices redefining Gallic cinema.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025
Far from being a fleeting trend or a mere buzzword, digital transformation is redefining how supply chains operate, adapt, and compete in an increasingly complex environment.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redefine
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Mid-Air Confusion The suggestion created confusion, eventually forcing her to reconsider the fairness of her request.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The sun and Pluto are joining forces in Aquarius — shaking up your curious third house of communication, thought processes and immediate surroundings — inspiring you to reconsider your approach to communication and individuals in your local community.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Ahead, revisit some of The Jeffersons' most memorable guest stars.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Similarly, fashion brands at the fair doubled down on classicism, revisiting heritage menswear codes with a global perspective, adding references and craftmanship from a multitude of cultures and subcultures.—
Alex Badia,
WWD,
17 Jan. 2025
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But the vaccine skeptic has faced pushback from public health experts as senators ready to review the nomination.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Association board expects to review the results and next steps at its March meeting.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Redefine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redefine. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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