rethink
verb
re·think
(ˌ)rē-ˈthiŋk 
rethought
(ˌ)rē-ˈthȯt
; rethinking
; rethinking
: to think about again : reconsider
: to engage in reconsideration
rethinker
noun
Examples of rethink in a Sentence
You had better rethink your decision.
The government is rethinking its policy.
He took a moment to rethink.
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Evie Steele, NBC news, 23 July 2025
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Evie Steele, NBC news, 23 July 2025
But as Space Force turns more to commercial industry for new technologies needed to fight a potential conflict in space, military leaders are rethinking that culture.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 23 July 2025
Farming in Ancient North America: A millenniums-old settlement in Michigan has archaeologists rethinking the rise of agriculture on the continent.
—New York Times, 22 July 2025
With ongoing economic uncertainty, homeowners are rethinking their priorities, holding off on major renovations and seeking small changes with big impact.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for rethink
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“Rethink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rethink. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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