RETHINKS Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

rethinks

verb

present tense third-person singular of rethink

as in reconsiders

to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal since my efforts to solve this problem aren't working, I need to rethink my approach

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Recent Examples of rethinks Razor innovation has historically focused on blades, but Skaura’s One rethinks the handle instead. — Nina Derwin, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 The story of modern Tottenham has been the story of near-constant resets, relaunches, rethinks, restructures, reboots, reviews and even returns, in the case of Fabio Paratici’s three months back as a co-sporting director last season. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026 Weinberg hopes Indiana rethinks its priorities. — John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 The Mynt rethinks the typology from the ground up with a form-forward silhouette that supports the body without looking out of place with the rest of your space. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026 Goyagoma delivered a refreshing debut at Fashion East, balancing precise tailoring with romantic shapes to create an exciting, distinguished collection that rethinks the modern woman’s wardrobe. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026 Created by Titaner—a team known for precision titanium tools and long-term engagement in the EDC community—the EDC Connector rethinks what a connection and quick-release system can be. — New Atlas, 28 Nov. 2025 Three years after Motomami cemented her global appeal, Rosalía is back with a daring album that rethinks the type of music a superstar can make. — Dan Rys, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025 Giro Owen Spherical Helmet The Giro Owen Spherical rethinks MIPS protection with a clever ball-and-socket design that integrates the system directly into the helmet shell. — Outside, 21 Oct. 2025

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If Icons reconsiders the past aesthetically, its Nordstrom rollout also reflects what Borgo has learned from it commercially.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
The comedy play, with music by Rick Elice based on the book by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, reconsiders the story of Peter Pan.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Sep. 2026

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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
The film revisits the world of Panem 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games, starting on the morning of the reaping of the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

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