as in reconsidering
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 redefining
After a tumultuous trade deadline, Matas Buzelis is the primary option for the Bulls, the face of a team taking the first step toward redefining its identity.
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Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
And figure skater Ilia Malinin continued redefining the sport, performing a jaw-dropping backflip.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
And despite the politicians being, in many ways, unlikely partners, the union has quietly been redefining Europe’s power balance.
—Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
Ferrari’s legacy has been built on frequently redefining the crossroads of automotive form and function at the highest level.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
Neve Campbell's Maggie McPherson will also stay in the mix after spending much of season 4 redefining her complex relationship with Mickey.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
But since his 2016 debut, Bad Bunny has emerged as the leader of a new cohort of barrier-breaking artists, among them Karol G, J Balvin, Anitta and Peso Pluma, who are globalizing the genre and redefining crossover appeal with their fierce cultural pride.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Instead, Gen Zers are stepping into their roles with fresh ideas and an open mindset, while redefining the future of work.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Through events and strong local ties, the company is redefining what ownership and representation can look like in major brands, all while focusing on giving back to the area.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
And figure skater Ilia Malinin continued redefining the sport, performing a jaw-dropping backflip.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
And despite the politicians being, in many ways, unlikely partners, the union has quietly been redefining Europe’s power balance.
—Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
Ferrari’s legacy has been built on frequently redefining the crossroads of automotive form and function at the highest level.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
Neve Campbell's Maggie McPherson will also stay in the mix after spending much of season 4 redefining her complex relationship with Mickey.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
But since his 2016 debut, Bad Bunny has emerged as the leader of a new cohort of barrier-breaking artists, among them Karol G, J Balvin, Anitta and Peso Pluma, who are globalizing the genre and redefining crossover appeal with their fierce cultural pride.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Instead, Gen Zers are stepping into their roles with fresh ideas and an open mindset, while redefining the future of work.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Through events and strong local ties, the company is redefining what ownership and representation can look like in major brands, all while focusing on giving back to the area.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redefining
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Caruso had been reconsidering whether or not to run, citing a Times article, published Wednesday, in which two unnamed sources described Mayor Karen Bass’ involvement in watering down an after-action report on the Palisades fire.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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There are also signs that foreign investors are reconsidering their appetite for lending to the United States.—
Binyamin Appelbaum,
Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Here are a few standout commercials worth revisiting.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Get in the mood before kickoff by revisiting the best 25 in cinema history, and many of them are available to stream.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, an Ohio State committee is reviewing a second formal request to remove Wexner’s name from multiple campus buildings, including the football team’s practice facility.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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That’s what my trusty spreadsheet found after reviewing a BatchData report from the third quarter of 2025 that calculates investor ownership of houses and townhomes nationwide.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Redefining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redefining. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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