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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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“I think we would have to rethink how we start to look at this issue from the demand side,” Aviña said.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Recovering from any structural damage will be costly, and if strikes continue, companies could rethink their long-term investment in the region, James and Maayeh note.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

The conflict has led to a spike in gas prices in the U.S. and has caused me — like many others — to rethink my gas consumption.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

Unite the union said it was a "blatant attempt to strip workers of their rights" and called on the new owners to rethink the move.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

“We have asked them to rethink the proposition,” said Solovet.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins

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