rethink
verb (used with or without object)
to reconsider, especially profoundly.
was rethinking
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past progressiveof rethink.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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In a March report, the Treasury watchdog said the IRS was rethinking its audit coverage goals for large partnerships in the wake of a smaller staff.
From MarketWatch ● May 20, 2026
At the same time, India was rethinking its approach toward trade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026
While incarcerated, Shakur indicated he was rethinking his lifestyle.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 29, 2023
Often unable to sleep, DePino was rethinking her priorities, and Saahene no longer felt like somebody she could lean on.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2023
At the same time, my father was rethinking his impulse to leave his wife and children.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
