rethinks

verb

present tense third-person singular of rethink
as in reconsiders
to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal since my efforts to solve this problem aren't working, I need to rethink my approach

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Recent Examples of rethinks The story of modern Tottenham has been the story of near-constant resets, relaunches, rethinks, restructures, reboots, reviews and even returns, in the case of Fabio Paratici’s three months back as a co-sporting director last season. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026 Weinberg hopes Indiana rethinks its priorities. — John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 The Mynt rethinks the typology from the ground up with a form-forward silhouette that supports the body without looking out of place with the rest of your space. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026 Goyagoma delivered a refreshing debut at Fashion East, balancing precise tailoring with romantic shapes to create an exciting, distinguished collection that rethinks the modern woman’s wardrobe. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026 Created by Titaner—a team known for precision titanium tools and long-term engagement in the EDC community—the EDC Connector rethinks what a connection and quick-release system can be. — New Atlas, 28 Nov. 2025 Three years after Motomami cemented her global appeal, Rosalía is back with a daring album that rethinks the type of music a superstar can make. — Dan Rys, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025 Giro Owen Spherical Helmet The Giro Owen Spherical rethinks MIPS protection with a clever ball-and-socket design that integrates the system directly into the helmet shell. — Outside, 21 Oct. 2025 After more than a year of month-on-month growth, EV sales started to contract, and brands like Genesis and Volvo have seen their customers reject their electric offerings, forcing portfolio rethinks. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rethinks
  1. reconsiders
  2. revisits
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  • Roberts said demand for data centers is likely to continue growing unless society reconsiders its dependence on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.
    — Kristine Lazar, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • Now, as the center’s leadership reconsiders a path forward, nearly every stage has gone dark for the foreseeable future.
    — Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
Definition of reconsiders
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  • The general manager of a Montecito golf club revisits his glory days playing keyboards in a 2000s synth-pop band through an old concert tee — Hot Chip, in his case — layered under his trusty Baja hoodie.
    — Fawnia Soo Hoo, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • To accompany the launch, On and Federer have launched a new campaign film that revisits the roots of the tennis legend’s career.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of revisits

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“Rethinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rethinks. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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