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
With a commitment to accuracy, accountability, and innovation, the AJC is building on its legacy to redefine what a local news brand can be.
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AJC.com, 15 May 2026
China has looked to redefine its global brand in an effort to boost tourism and combat negative narratives.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
Key to this concern was the body and how both disciplines could be approached and redefined through a more tactile approach.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026
Doubling the size of the CFP would redefine the entire ethos of the sport.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 14 May 2026
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AJC.com, 15 May 2026
China has looked to redefine its global brand in an effort to boost tourism and combat negative narratives.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
Key to this concern was the body and how both disciplines could be approached and redefined through a more tactile approach.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026
Doubling the size of the CFP would redefine the entire ethos of the sport.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redefine
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Freeman, ever the competitor, tried to get Roberts to reconsider, but the Dodgers manager held firm.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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The appeals court that ordered a trial court to reconsider Peters' sentence said the trial judge's consideration of her belief in the existence of 2020 election fraud went beyond what was relevant to sentencing her.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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For Yeon, the decision to revisit zombies wasn’t about retreading familiar ground but finding the right vessel for exploring modern anxieties.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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That 33-30 OT banger is worth revisiting, even if both rosters have changed in the subsequent years.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The City Council directed the city auditor to review its contracts with the Greater Kansas City Coalition to End Homelessness, an agency that has received city funds to support efforts around homelessness.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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“Redefine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redefine. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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