reconsider
verb
re·con·sid·er
ˌrē-kən-ˈsi-dər 
reconsidered; reconsidering; reconsiders
: to consider again especially with a view to changing or reversing
: to consider something again
Examples of reconsider in a Sentence
She refused to reconsider her decision not to loan us the money.
Local opposition has forced the company to reconsider building a new warehouse here.
We hope you will reconsider.
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In January, the ERLC co-signed a letter with other evangelical Christian groups asking Trump to reconsider suspending the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program.
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Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 1 Aug. 2025
Don’t be discouraged by obstacles; this is just a nudge to reconsider how to honor your curiosity while balancing the practicalities of life.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The groups asked a U.S. Appeals Court to reconsider the decision in early July, and a decision on the case is yet to come.
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Zeldin previously indicated plans to reconsider both the endangerment finding and climate regulations.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 29 July 2025
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Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 1 Aug. 2025
Don’t be discouraged by obstacles; this is just a nudge to reconsider how to honor your curiosity while balancing the practicalities of life.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The groups asked a U.S. Appeals Court to reconsider the decision in early July, and a decision on the case is yet to come.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 30 July 2025
Zeldin previously indicated plans to reconsider both the endangerment finding and climate regulations.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 29 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for reconsider
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“Reconsider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reconsider. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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reconsider
verb
re·con·sid·er
ˌrē-kən-ˈsid-ər
: to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
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