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think twice about

VERB
scruple
Synonyms
STRONG
boggle demur doubt falter fret gag hesitate question shy stick stickle stumble vacillate waver worry
WEAK
be loath be reluctant be unwilling have qualms
Antonyms
STRONG
continue remain stay
WEAK
not care

Example Sentences

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Airlines have trimmed routes and costs as fuel bills explode and wary passengers think twice about travel plans, a situation that could persist even if a fragile truce holds in the Middle East.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

It takes an exceptional piece of art to inspire audiences to think twice about what comes as second nature, to choose compassionate contemplation over ardent debate.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

Next year, think twice about using a CPA.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

"If it's dirty water I'd think twice about going in there."

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

Aunt Ivy wouldn’t think twice about reading anything she found lying around, even if it was in my own room, on my own desk.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson