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
Also around this time, the Chinese government’s wolf warrior diplomacy and its alliance with Russia forced many countries to rethink their views of China as an important part of the global economy.
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Li Yuan, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Likewise, business leaders who see an uncertain environment must also rethink the trajectory of growth to capitalize on major transformations reshaping the economic landscape.
—Saadia Zahidi, Foreign Affairs, 17 Jan. 2025
The Chiefs haven’t just beaten teams but forced them to rethink their approaches.
—Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
With Friday’s jobs report forcing investors to rethink expectations on future Fed cuts, the PPI and CPI reports may be even more pivotal than usual.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2025
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Li Yuan, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Likewise, business leaders who see an uncertain environment must also rethink the trajectory of growth to capitalize on major transformations reshaping the economic landscape.
—Saadia Zahidi, Foreign Affairs, 17 Jan. 2025
The Chiefs haven’t just beaten teams but forced them to rethink their approaches.
—Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
With Friday’s jobs report forcing investors to rethink expectations on future Fed cuts, the PPI and CPI reports may be even more pivotal than usual.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for rethink
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rethink
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According to Spotrac, Darnold is expected to command a hefty $40 million per year on his next contract, which could make Minnesota seriously reconsider its options.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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Most Popular Most Popular San Diego City Council will reconsider key ADU incentive in unexpected shift from pro-housing stance Hundreds of volunteers went looking for thousands of homeless people.—
John Kelley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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The Supreme Court cannot simply revisit a past opinion, but the court could take up a future case on the issue.—
Kiara Alfonseca,
ABC News,
29 Jan. 2025
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If Fox is still available this summer, perhaps the Nets should revisit the idea then.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
29 Jan. 2025
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The Second Look Commission was established to review a sampling of severe child abuse cases to monitor state response and make policy recommendations to lawmakers on the issue.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
3 Feb. 2025
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The university is reviewing and evaluating housing and other campus development proposals and the university’s financial picture.—
Kimberly Drelich,
Hartford Courant,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Rethink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rethink. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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