as in to revisit
to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
the new intelligence forced the general to reconsider his plan of attack
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Recent Examples of reconsider
However, by that point, Annie was too upset to reconsider, her mother wrote.
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Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
But with growing geopolitical tension and mounting pressure from critics who view such initiatives as politically motivated, companies like Target have been forced to reconsider their stance.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 5 Mar. 2025
The February 20 post has been viewed more than 323,000 times, prompting many viewers to reconsider the societal expectations placed on young adults, particularly regarding relationships and milestones.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
What began as a negotiation tactic has created confusion for companies like Ford and General Motors, forcing them to reconsider long-term investments.
—Christopher S. Tang, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2025
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Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
But with growing geopolitical tension and mounting pressure from critics who view such initiatives as politically motivated, companies like Target have been forced to reconsider their stance.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 5 Mar. 2025
The February 20 post has been viewed more than 323,000 times, prompting many viewers to reconsider the societal expectations placed on young adults, particularly regarding relationships and milestones.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
What began as a negotiation tactic has created confusion for companies like Ford and General Motors, forcing them to reconsider long-term investments.
—Christopher S. Tang, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconsider
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With Season 7 releasing on the 7th of March, opinions of three F1 drivers are being revisited from the past.—
Saajan Jogia,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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As black bears continue to flourish across Florida, state wildlife officials are revisiting the possibility of an upcoming regulated bear hunt.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
6 Mar. 2025
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McCray is a current member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity, according to an arrest warrant affidavit reviewed by CBS News.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2025
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InterAct also tracks health providers that perform intersex surgeries by reviewing websites that advertise services and other public statements.—
Barbara Rodriguez and Kate Sosin,
Them,
10 Mar. 2025
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The clean-slate approach to the interiors allowed Volvo’s designers to rethink the colors, textures and other materials used in the EX90’s interior, resulting in a layered assemblage that adds to the Scandinavian salon feel.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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By investing in smarter recommendation systems and rethinking success metrics, the industry can build a future where every track has a chance to be heard and listeners enjoy the thrill of unexpected discoveries.—
Seth Yudof,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Reconsider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconsider. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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