reconsider
verb (used with object)
to consider again, especially with a view to change of decision or action.
reconsidering
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present participleof reconsider.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Many people are reconsidering their Caesar salad lunches and berry breakfasts as cases of cyclosporiasis, the explosive-diarrhea illness, continue to rise in the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
The Duke of Sussex is reconsidering plans to bring his wife and children to the UK next month after his request for police protection was rejected, the BBC understands.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
It could break out as the Spotify alternative for serious music fans reconsidering their culture dollars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
“This argues for reconsidering portfolio allocations that were shaped during the low-yield, low-volatility decade following the global financial crisis,” said the Pimco team.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 13, 2026
Thomas turned to see who’d opened the door, expecting a frightened Chuck or maybe a reconsidering Alby.
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
