rethink

[verb ree-thingk; noun ree-thingk]

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verb (used with or without object), re·thought, re·think·ing.

to reconsider, especially profoundly.

noun

the act of reconsidering.

Origin of rethink

First recorded in 1690–1700; re- + think¹

Related formsre·think·er, noun

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Related Words for rethinking

reevaluate, reexamine, amend, rework, revise, reassess, rehash, retrace, review, rearrange, emend, polish, correct, replan

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Contemporary Examples of rethinking

It all comes down to “rethinking the way that we utilize medication,” said Clear.
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February 18, 2014
This temporary readjustment to our conventional norm is a perfect parallel to rethinking Drops of God in terms of wine education.
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The central bank is constantly redesigning and rethinking the design of every bank note—except the lowly $1 bill.
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October 7, 2013
In the process of rethinking my ideas on white nationalism, people who disagreed with me were critical.
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Caitlin Dickson
July 30, 2013
There was an indication that MSNBC, at least, may be rethinking its reliance on these shows.
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May 19, 2013

Historical Examples of rethinking

He seemed to be reliving the events, rethinking the thoughts he'd had then.
The Sky Is Falling
Lester del Rey
It will also require a rethinking of the relation between politicians and constituents.
The Civilization of Illiteracy
Mihai Nadin
Rethinking the motivations and methods of legislation, even its legitimacy, are goals worthy of being pursued.
The Civilization of Illiteracy
Mihai Nadin

British Dictionary definitions for rethinking

rethink

verb (riːˈθɪŋk) -thinks, -thinking or -thought

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

noun (ˈriːˌθɪŋk)

the act or an instance of thinking again

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Word Origin and History for rethinking

rethink

1700, from re- "back, again" + think (v.). Related: Rethinking.