rethink
verb (used with or without object)
to reconsider, especially profoundly.
were 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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But in recent weeks executives at both Wendy’s and McDonald’s said that they were rethinking how they approach deals, after disappointing results.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
The Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed sources, said some people inside Nvidia had expressed doubts about the deal and that the two sides were rethinking the partnership.
From Barron's ● Feb. 1, 2026
In interviews with more than a dozen independent voters here over two days last week, many were rethinking their support of the GOP this fall.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 19, 2022
But enrollment at two-year colleges fell by nearly half, said Jeremy Raff, coordinator for college and career services at the school district, suggesting that students who would otherwise pursue community college were rethinking their plans.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 12, 2022
He already had reports from Damascus that many who were thinking of leaving were rethinking that decision because of the cessation of hostilities, "as fragile and delicate as it is".
From Reuters ● Mar. 1, 2016
