as in to reconsider
to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
learning that he had been adopted forced him to completely redefine his identity
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Recent Examples of redefine
So redefine your role as a leader to make a business-growth sabbatical possible.
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Jason Hennessey, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2025
To that end, the centrist-Democratic group Third Way – named for the political theory Clinton made popular – has praised Newsom’s efforts to move to the center and attempt to redefine the Democratic party.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 1 June 2025
This concept has been quickly adopted by street style leaders, who have not missed the opportunity to redefine aesthetic guidelines within the office.
—Michel Mejía, Glamour, 1 June 2025
In honor of Survivor’s 25th anniversary on May 31, TVLine is spotlighting the most iconic, unforgettable moments from the series that helped redefine reality television.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 30 May 2025
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Jason Hennessey, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2025
To that end, the centrist-Democratic group Third Way – named for the political theory Clinton made popular – has praised Newsom’s efforts to move to the center and attempt to redefine the Democratic party.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 1 June 2025
This concept has been quickly adopted by street style leaders, who have not missed the opportunity to redefine aesthetic guidelines within the office.
—Michel Mejía, Glamour, 1 June 2025
In honor of Survivor’s 25th anniversary on May 31, TVLine is spotlighting the most iconic, unforgettable moments from the series that helped redefine reality television.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redefine
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Arteaga said teams may now have to reconsider whether to walk Cuvet to get to Gonzalez.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2025
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But when consumers had other ideas, the auto manufacturers began to reconsider in light of harsh market realities.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2025
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Minnesota had major interest in Durant at the trade deadline, and the two teams could revisit talks over the offseason.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Just over 20 years since its release, Mariah Carey has revisited her chart-topping tenth album, unveiling The Emancipation of Mimi (20th Anniversary Edition).—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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Millions of Americans are anticipating their 2025 federal tax refunds, and throughout June the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will be reviewing and handing out payments via direct deposits and mailed checks.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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In the most recent study led by Luque, researchers reviewed data from multiple observations of the planet.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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“Redefine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redefine. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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