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
Musk possesses an almost supernatural ability to conjure investor zeal and create products that redefine entire industries.
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Though the Eternal Sunshine Tour will be far smaller than Grande’s last trek, which spanned 10 months with nearly 100 dates, the Wicked star has expressed that winding down the scale of her touring output has been necessary to redefining her relationship to performing in a healthy way.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2025
The Academy’s failure to recognize these shifts reflects a disconnection from the realities faced by Iranian artists who courageously seek to redefine their narratives.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
The very concept of travel gear is being redefined.
—Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Though the Eternal Sunshine Tour will be far smaller than Grande’s last trek, which spanned 10 months with nearly 100 dates, the Wicked star has expressed that winding down the scale of her touring output has been necessary to redefining her relationship to performing in a healthy way.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2025
The Academy’s failure to recognize these shifts reflects a disconnection from the realities faced by Iranian artists who courageously seek to redefine their narratives.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
The very concept of travel gear is being redefined.
—Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redefine
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Give them a reason to reconsider without begging for attention.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Trump and other conservative activists have urged the Supreme Court to reconsider that decision.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The cost of removing gulls can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000 and requires working with a bird nesting control company, which may need to revisit the site several times after the initial removal, according to Arcuri.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Ateliers like Armani Privè, Givenchy by Sarah Burton, and Gucci have revisited past collections, positioning the sheer dress as a headline-grabbing statement look.—
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Here's the latest about the Arizona location Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Redefine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redefine. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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