REDEFINES Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

redefines

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present tense third-person singular of redefine

as in revisits

to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal learning that he had been adopted forced him to completely redefine his identity

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Recent Examples of redefines Summary Author and coach Olaolu Ogunyemi redefines effective leadership as self-awareness and creating conditions for others to thrive, rather than always providing answers. — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The Creative Campus at Goddard redefines learning as something rooted in collaboration, creativity, and continuous growth, offering one model for other struggling college towns. — Olivia Fletcher, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2026 Flat shoes particularly bring a sense of understated elegance to a granny-jeans look—from leather loafers to ankle boots, the combination of comfort and polish redefines everyday dressing. — Alex Sales, Glamour, 17 July 2026 Where others have adopted for fully electric steering systems, the W1 has a hydraulic setup, which is arguably the best fitted to any road car and redefines linearity and feel. — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 7 July 2026 Laptop Deal The HP OmniBook 3 redefines long-haul productivity by delivering an astonishing 32 hours and 15 minutes of operating on a single charge. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026 All About Love by bell hooks Author bell hooks redefines love as an active practice rooted in care, compassion, and commitment rather than romance or desire. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 June 2026

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His work frequently revisits parts of the American story in which Black people were essential but too often rendered invisible.

— Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
The movie shot in 35mm film revisits the main character and setting of the director’s minimalist first feature, Freedom, that 25 years earlier chronicled a few days in the life of a solitary woodcutter in the remote Pampas mountains.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026

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Roberts said demand for data centers is likely to continue growing unless society reconsiders its dependence on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.

— Kristine Lazar, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Now, as the center’s leadership reconsiders a path forward, nearly every stage has gone dark for the foreseeable future.

— Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

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