RETHINK Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

rethink

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈthiŋk

Definition of rethink

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 Besides resorting to the World Trade Organization’s dispute settlement system, Washington also began to rethink the risks of overdependence on rare-earth imports. — Gloria Xiong, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 What are some other concrete steps that could be taken to bring independent filmmaking back to America besides rethinking those guild and union contracts? — Marlow Stern, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026 The goal isn’t to layer new technology onto existing workflows but to rethink the way those workflows operate. — Ido Geffen, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Sometimes the fastest way to improve access to healthcare is to rethink how the care gets to you. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rethink

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Investor concerns over the financial risks tied to the project have now prompted Nvidia to reconsider the scale of its backing.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
As more Arkansas cities reconsider their use of Flock license plate readers, the cameras are becoming an issue in Sherwood's mayoral race.

— Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of reconsider

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For her, revisiting Du Bois is ultimately about asking what kind of society future generations deserve and whether America is willing to rewrite the systems that prevent people from thriving.

— Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Now, with the federal rejection of the ARHOME waiver, state lawmakers will have to revisit the issue of Medicaid expansion.

— Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of revisit

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To join, the volunteer administrators usually require proof of a student’s admission, like screenshots or scans of an admissions letter for a page administrator to review.

— Mary Frances Ruskell, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Levi Fuller, the agency's first inspector general for educator misconduct, told CBS News Texas that the goal is to move investigations more quickly and keep educators accused of serious misconduct out of classrooms while cases are reviewed.

— Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

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