RETHINK Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

rethink

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈthiŋk

Definition of rethink

as in to reconsider

to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal since my efforts to solve this problem aren't working, I need to rethink my approach

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Recent Examples of rethink The rest of the 2026-27 Playhouse on Park season has not yet been announced but is being rethought due to Brätt’s joining the leadership team just a few months ago. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026 When employees have both the time and support to rethink their work, AI becomes more than a productivity tool. — Eva Majercsik, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Korn Ferry argues that leaders need to rethink how work is divided between people and AI, and its motivation data shows the stakes. — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026 If the answer feels even slightly like ‘yes,’ maybe rethink the ride. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rethink

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Amazon may not be the first place that comes to mind when shopping for a new fall handbag, but October Prime Day (aka Prime Big Deal Days) is making a convincing argument for reconsidering that order of operations.

— Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Rising prices could also lead shoppers to reconsider which rewards still feel small enough to justify.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of reconsider

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Nevertheless, their feuding tributes might also cause the BBC to revisit archival footage of Diana.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 4 Oct. 2026
One live bedbug and an undisclosed number of dead ones were found in room 3407 as inspectors revisited the third floor, where bedbug activity wasn’t found four days prior.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of revisit

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Jurors repeatedly reviewed surveillance video capturing the hours, minutes and seconds leading to the shooting before ultimately deadlocking on the homicide charges.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
An investigative panel produced a 99-page report outlining its findings, according to documents filed in court and reviewed by The Associated Press.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

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