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Definitions

reconsider

[ree-kuhn-sid-er] / ˌri kənˈsɪd ər /
VERB
think about again
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amend reassess reevaluate reexamine rethink review revise
STRONG
correct emend polish rearrange rehash retrace rework
WEAK
change one's mind consider again go over have second thoughts recheck replan reweigh run through see in a new light sleep on take another look think better of think over think twice work over
Antonyms
STRONG
spoil
WEAK
ignore refuse

Example Sentences

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Pirro had immediately promised to appeal the ruling and filed a motion asking Boasberg to reconsider last month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

I’ve been noticing how expensive live entertainment has become lately, and it’s made me reconsider how much I’m spending on experiences.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

On first pass, they vacated the 5th Circuit’s 9–6 ruling and told the lower court to reconsider its decision.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

Cran said it could reconsider its decision either "on its own motion or on a petition filed by an aggrieved party" within 90 days.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

I made a motion to reconsider the denial of a new trial for Mr. McMillian.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.