rethink
verb (used with or without object)
to reconsider, especially profoundly.
rethinks
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pluralof rethink.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof rethink (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
rethinkverb (used with or without object)to reconsider, especially profoundly.
Example Sentences
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AI adoption has, at times, also shown signs of running up against roadblocks, as OpenAI reportedly rethinks the way it works with retailers following hiccups in bot-assisted checkout features.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 6, 2026
With his business in shambles, Randy rethinks his strategy with the help of an over-complimentary AI chatbot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2025
We applied those lessons to this recipe from our book “The New Rules,” which rethinks familiar dishes to change the way you cook.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 5, 2023
A major draw of the reopening is “Golden Mummies of Egypt” an exhibition that rethinks past approaches to Egyptology.
From New York Times ● Feb. 17, 2023
What his tribe speaks he repeats; but he does not simply echo their words, he rethinks them.
From A Grammar of Freethought by Chapman Cohen
