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
Shelters are working to provide new resources to persuade pet owners to reconsider or delay surrendering their pets.
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Evie Steele, NBC news, 28 July 2025
To protect one’s individual investments, now is the time to reconsider pouring money into the Mag Seven, Sløk argued.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 25 July 2025
If that doesn’t, San Jose can terminate the agreement within 30 days and reconsider exploring the establishment of a municipal utility.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
The country’s leadership recently spearheaded an open letter calling on Europe’s legal and human rights regime to be reconsidered to allow more deportation flights.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
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Evie Steele, NBC news, 28 July 2025
To protect one’s individual investments, now is the time to reconsider pouring money into the Mag Seven, Sløk argued.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 25 July 2025
If that doesn’t, San Jose can terminate the agreement within 30 days and reconsider exploring the establishment of a municipal utility.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
The country’s leadership recently spearheaded an open letter calling on Europe’s legal and human rights regime to be reconsidered to allow more deportation flights.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconsider
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Another aspect that prompted the delay in making regulatory changes, Watson said, is revisiting the cost of rental operating licenses, which are currently $780.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Netflix's latest Trainwreck documentary, Storm Area 51, revisits the 2019 internet meme where 21-year-old Matty Roberts created a satirical Facebook event encouraging people to raid Area 51 in search of extraterrestrial life.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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According to the court docket reviewed by Newsweek, Judge Anne Edwards was assigned to the case on July 20.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Travelers should carefully review the entry requirements as the repercussions for not following the rules could end in tragedy.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Aug. 2025
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But as Space Force turns more to commercial industry for new technologies needed to fight a potential conflict in space, military leaders are rethinking that culture.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
23 July 2025
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With the looming tariffs, Brazilian meatpackers are rethinking exporting to the U.S., according to an industry lobby group.—
Evie Steele,
NBC news,
23 July 2025
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“Reconsider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconsider. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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