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
Duke's Spiller said Ohio should offer a tax break for existing generators and reconsider taxes on transmission and distribution infrastructure as well.
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Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
While the United States government is urging its residents to reconsider traveling to the Bahamas and Jamaica, which are currently under level two and level three travel advisories, respectively, there are other options for those seeking a trip to a tropical Caribbean paradise.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The report finds that 86% of CFOs are actively reshaping global supply chains and reconsidering corporate spending and capital expenditures, reflecting ongoing uncertainty.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 24 June 2025
The commercial rollout is already underway, and investors who still view this as speculative may be reconsidering their decision.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
While the United States government is urging its residents to reconsider traveling to the Bahamas and Jamaica, which are currently under level two and level three travel advisories, respectively, there are other options for those seeking a trip to a tropical Caribbean paradise.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The report finds that 86% of CFOs are actively reshaping global supply chains and reconsidering corporate spending and capital expenditures, reflecting ongoing uncertainty.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 24 June 2025
The commercial rollout is already underway, and investors who still view this as speculative may be reconsidering their decision.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconsider
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For fans looking to revisit Michael Madsen’s most memorable moments, as well as those who want to get acquainted with his work, here are six of his best films and where to watch them.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
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Yesterday, the jury seemed to want to revisit specific violent incidents that allegedly occurred between Combs and Cassie Ventura.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
3 July 2025
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Materials reviewed by the FBI included personal details about the victims, including their names, physical descriptions, places of birth, associates and employment history.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Also recommended are: Giving office walk-ins a virtual place in line to reduce wait times at clerk offices, exploring self-service kiosks at major offices and reviewing fees for purchasing vital records.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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To fully benefit from a circular economy, organizations must rethink traditional procurement models.—
Carmen Ene,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Red Bull's ousting of Christian Horner may have caused Max Verstappen to rethink his future in the team, according to former driver and Sky Germany reporter Ralf Schumacher.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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“Reconsider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconsider. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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