reconsidering

verb

present participle of reconsider
as in revisiting
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 reconsidering Beatrice is not the only person reconsidering the nastiness of the proceedings; a series of small incidents leads Morgan to question Cathcarts’ cruelty. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 While many people are moving forward with trips to Paris to see the Steelers play the Saints, there are some fans reconsidering amid civil unrest. — Lauren Linder, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 The change is less about abandoning showrooms than reconsidering when and how to use them. — Yiling Pan, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 Now manufacturers are reconsidering whether that simplicity is worth the waste. — New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026 Yet Castro isn’t alone in reconsidering the open market — or at least having some serious regrets about his prize. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 15 Oct. 2026 Amazon may not be the first place that comes to mind when shopping for a new fall handbag, but October Prime Day (aka Prime Big Deal Days) is making a convincing argument for reconsidering that order of operations. — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 The festival was hearing from international attendees reconsidering trips to the United States, while some bands were deciding that touring here had become too difficult or expensive. — Dick Slaughter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 Van Houten also said neither the woman nor her attorney contacted him about reconsidering the decision not to prosecute. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconsidering
  1. revisiting
  2. reviewing
  3. rethinking
Verb
  • Regularly revisiting the expectations underlying a growth strategy can help leaders identify potential risks and make adjustments before problems arise.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • As the designer explains, revisiting 1930s Milan isn’t about exactly replicating a Portaluppi bathroom.
    — Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of revisiting
Verb
  • Staff is reviewing the report and learning how to apply the criteria to different programs before officially approving it in December, Peterson said.
    — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • But according to La Jornada, officials are actively reviewing whether companies should be allowed to offer them without a gambling license.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of reviewing
Verb
  • As that model loses its pull, retailers and brands are rethinking how to turn travelers into shoppers.
    — Kapila Ireland, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Hiring help without rethinking workers’ compensation The first employee can change your insurance picture significantly.
    — Matthew Kayser, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of rethinking

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“Reconsidering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconsidering. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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