as in reconsidering
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 rethinking
After years of collective upheaval—pandemic living, hybrid work routines, and an explosion of digital inspiration—many of us are rethinking what our personal space should do for us.
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Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
FanSided's Zachary Rotman thinks an early exit could lead to the Phillies rethinking who is managing the team.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Enabling Zero Trust authentication, access and authorization for agents requires rethinking how identity is modeled, provisioned and governed across the full life cycle.
—Eric Olden, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Conferences are also rethinking how to carve up television money.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Rooftop Landscaping as a Pillar of Sustainable Cities City governments and developers alike are rethinking how to use space.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The new Air model could also serve as an indication that Apple is rethinking the iPhone’s design more broadly.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Just as new retention plans roll out, half the company starts rethinking their life purpose.
—Brad Rencher, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Across Europe, cities are rethinking how tourism can support—not strain—the places travelers love most.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
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Lower-income families are most at risk of being pushed into higher-cost private markets or reconsidering attendance altogether, as Fortune highlights with concerns from policy analysts about reduced access and protections relative to federal loans.—
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Chip, the 3-year-old miniature dachshund, was filmed bounding toward the open door but immediately reconsidering after inspecting the dreary conditions outside his home in England.—
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In itself, such revisiting is hardly unusual.—
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Pamela Anderson is revisiting the cult classic Barb Wire.—
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So Instacart is reviewing orders from last October to see what might be filling trick-or-treaters’ bags across the country this year.—
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After reviewing consultation feedback, SEAC is expected to adopt its final opinion by the end of 2026.—
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“Rethinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rethinking. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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