as in to reconsider
to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
since my efforts to solve this problem aren't working, I need to rethink my approach
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Recent Examples of rethink
If the prospect of showering, putting on real pants, and going out for sushi feels positively harrowing, keep your sweats on and rethink what hanging out looks like.
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Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 28 Feb. 2025
But the conditions inside, combined with low housing rates, now have some experts and even shelter executives calling on governments to fundamentally rethink their approach.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
So Fink and his colleagues decided to rethink their approach.
—Ars Technica, 26 Feb. 2025
Getty Images Renters looking for a better deal may need to rethink the kind of properties they’re focused on in their search.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
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Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 28 Feb. 2025
But the conditions inside, combined with low housing rates, now have some experts and even shelter executives calling on governments to fundamentally rethink their approach.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
So Fink and his colleagues decided to rethink their approach.
—Ars Technica, 26 Feb. 2025
Getty Images Renters looking for a better deal may need to rethink the kind of properties they’re focused on in their search.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rethink
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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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When Korea neared replacement, in 1983, its leadership might have reconsidered its policies.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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With Season 7 releasing on the 7th of March, opinions of three F1 drivers are being revisited from the past.—
Saajan Jogia,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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As black bears continue to flourish across Florida, state wildlife officials are revisiting the possibility of an upcoming regulated bear hunt.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
6 Mar. 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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“Rethink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rethink. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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