rethink

[ree-thingk, ree-thingk]

verb (used with or without object)

rethought, rethinking 

1. to reconsider, especially profoundly.

noun

1. the act of reconsidering.

rethink

verb

1. to think about (something) again, esp with a view to changing one's tactics or opinions

noun

1. the act or an instance of thinking again

Other Word Forms

• rethinker noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of rethink¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; re- + think ¹

Example Sentences

Despite their agreement, she worries her ex-husband might rethink how involved he wants to be if more children result.

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And with the Federal Reserve now likely to wait until January to resume its interest-rate easing, the arithmetic of the AI investment trade needed a rethink.

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And with the Federal Reserve now likely to wait until January to resume its interest-rate easing, the arithmetic of the AI investment trade needed a rethink.

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Many people rethought their holiday travel plans during the 43-day shutdown, which culminated in significant flight cuts at dozens of major airports, according to travel industry data.

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On the surface, the labor market data out today looked pretty grim, causing at least a few traders to rethink the odds of a December rate cut.

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