rethink
verb
re·think
(ˌ)rē-ˈthiŋk 
rethought
(ˌ)rē-ˈthȯt
; rethinking
; rethinking
: to think about again : reconsider
: to engage in reconsideration
rethinker
noun
Synonyms
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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Unions are pressuring Benetton Group to rethink the terms of the measure and trim the working hours’ reduction to 20 percent, and to potentially reintegrate an additional 10 percent, which would result in workers renouncing just 10 percent of their salaries.
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Martino Carrera, WWD, 4 July 2024
Now some in the party are rethinking the idea that Harris would flounder as the Democratic nominee, especially compared with Biden, given his struggles.
—Nicole Markus, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
Homeless activists are asking county officials to rethink the decision.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 2 July 2024
Now, prosecutors must decide whether to rethink their approach.
—Dakin Andone, CNN, 2 July 2024
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Martino Carrera, WWD, 4 July 2024
Now some in the party are rethinking the idea that Harris would flounder as the Democratic nominee, especially compared with Biden, given his struggles.
—Nicole Markus, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
Homeless activists are asking county officials to rethink the decision.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 2 July 2024
Now, prosecutors must decide whether to rethink their approach.
—Dakin Andone, CNN, 2 July 2024
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 15 Jul. 2024.
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