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
To support this, Rolex rethought the entire regulating organ.
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Steven Rogers, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2025
Amid soaring egg prices, however, the town held an advisory referendum April 1 on whether the village should rethink its policy on backyard chickens.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
With the May 15 deadline to be in compliance looming, foreign governments and tech companies reportedly want the Trump administration to rethink some restrictions out of worries that the rules could hamper AI development and investment.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 4 Apr. 2025
Several advocacy groups, including AARP, have urged the government to rethink these moves.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
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Steven Rogers, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2025
Amid soaring egg prices, however, the town held an advisory referendum April 1 on whether the village should rethink its policy on backyard chickens.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
With the May 15 deadline to be in compliance looming, foreign governments and tech companies reportedly want the Trump administration to rethink some restrictions out of worries that the rules could hamper AI development and investment.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 4 Apr. 2025
Several advocacy groups, including AARP, have urged the government to rethink these moves.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rethink
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Missouri residents nearing retirement who are thinking about moving to a different state may want to reconsider, according to a new study.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Justice Department is reconsidering its case against a former FBI informant who was indicted for fabricating a claim that former President Biden and his son Hunter Biden accepted a bribe.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Academy should also revisit its nominee limits.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Compensation should be revisited during annual performance reviews, after delivering strong results or when your role evolves.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Satellite images reviewed by ABC News show the north of the same village being cleared by the IDF in October 2024, where crops and buildings are seen destroyed.—
Kerem Inal,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Rethink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rethink. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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