rethink
verb (used with or without object)
to reconsider, especially profoundly.
had rethought
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past perfectof rethink.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Michael Rosenberg, chief executive of Hawke & Co, a New York-based company that makes jackets, vests and other clothing items, said they had rethought their big-and-tall selection, which he said was an ancillary business.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 8, 2026
In 2018, seeking reelection to the Senate and facing a challenge from the left, Feinstein revealed that she, too, had rethought her position.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 8, 2021
Where the brothers had rethought French fries, Kroc would rethink the franchise concept.
From BBC ● Feb. 4, 2020
Mr. McVicar said he had rethought aspects of the production to suit the fresh-faced Ms. Yoncheva and Mr. Grigolo, envisioning them as young lovers in the early months of a passionate love affair.
From New York Times ● Dec. 28, 2017
White House press secretary Josh Earnest said he would “reserve comment” on whether Obama had rethought his initial assessment of Roberts given the men’s “unique relationship.”
From Washington Post ● Jun. 25, 2015
