RECONSIDER Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

reconsider

verb

ˌrē-kən-ˈsi-dər

Definition of reconsider

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 Modern psychology calls the willingness to reconsider our assumptions intellectual humility. — Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 Last year, Colonial Williamsburg considered glassless windows but has since had to reconsider to build the cooling HVAC system. — Nancy Jiang, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 An official at an aid group that partners with the Gaza Children Village said the use of cameras could prompt it to reconsider working with them. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 Researchers, including those at ezCater, say that companies should reconsider their investments, or lack thereof, in meals for their employees. — Itzel Franco, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reconsider

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While Crystal Lake revisits several familiar locals from the Friday the 13th franchise, Gwendolyn Sundstrom brings a fresh role to the slasher prequel series.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
Workers had fought for that formula long before Ford’s announcement, but the anniversary offers a reason to revisit a century-old arrangement that has proven remarkably durable.

— Joe Manok, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of revisit

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The National Capital Planning Commission, a federal panel that reviews major construction projects, posted new renderings and accompanying documents provided by the Interior Department, which is overseeing the controversial project.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Look for unfamiliar applications in your Applications folder and review System Settings > General > Login Items & Extensions for unexpected items.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of review

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The lesson is not to abandon the region but to rethink an approach that has become both too costly and counterproductive.

— Philip H. Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2026
Raman’s tendency to rethink her policy decisions has also contributed to her strained relations with her council colleagues, nearly all of whom are backing the mayor’s reelection bid.

— David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026