RECONSIDER Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

reconsider

verb

ˌrē-kən-ˈsi-dər

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 As the opening date approaches, the future of the ICE detention center in Social Circle remains uncertain, with growing calls from the community urging officials to reconsider the project. —

Brian Unger, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026 Plano is one of six of DART’s 13 member cities that has called a May election to ask voters to reconsider membership in DART. —

Dallas Morning News, 9 Feb. 2026 Rather than calling for opposition or overhaul, its work encourages educators and communities to reconsider what children truly need to grow. —

Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026 Then Caruso momentarily reconsidered running before deciding against it, again. —

Sal Rodriguez, Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reconsider

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During that time, the McCoys were locked in a fight worth revisiting now, on the 50th anniversary of the Coastal Act.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Thursday’s hearing was the last chance for parties to make their case to the Georgia Public Service Commission before a final vote next week on whether to revisit the decision.

— Drew Kann, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026