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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But it did force me to rethink something else: my attitude toward service work.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The NUS is asking the government to rethink that decision.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Artificial intelligence is getting expensive -- and companies are starting to rethink their embrace of the disruptive technology.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

That mismatch forced the researchers to rethink one of their assumptions.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

My dad’s a smart guy, and it takes a lot to make him rethink something.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

rethink

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