Definitions

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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At Visa, it’s forcing a complete rethink of cyber resilience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

For now, the research stands as an impressive demonstration of what can happen when scientists rethink a familiar natural phenomenon.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

That could spark a rethink over the 19-year-old's transfer status this summer.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

I knew it was time to rethink substitute teaching.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

rethink

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