rethink

[ree-thingk, ree-thingk] / riˈθɪŋk, ˈriˌθɪŋk /

VERB

reconsider

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amend reassess reevaluate reexamine revise rework

STRONG

correct emend polish rearrange rehash retrace review

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

Example Sentences

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If so, then you might want to rethink, because then you become increasingly less bulletproof.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The NUS is asking the government to rethink that decision.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Professor Bradshaw says societies will need to rethink how land, water, energy, and raw materials are used if future generations are to live safely and sustainably.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

In the meantime, geopolitics are pushing a rethink of alliances and scrambling what “geopolitically aligned” actually looks like.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

“Now? Seriously, Kyle, we may need to rethink your status as team captain.”

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein

rethink

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