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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"This work pushes us to rethink what it means to be conscious," said Sheth.

From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026

More expensive food, tickets and fuel are prompting some families to rethink their plans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

The climax to the group stage in Qatar was so exciting that Fifa had a rethink.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Its legacy to the global economy is likely to be an urgent need to rethink what energy security means.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

But in Ravka, people had begun to rethink the miracles of the Saints.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo