1
as in revisiting
to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
since we can't follow that plan, we'll have to review our options and decide on something else
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as in examining
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
a consultant was brought in to review our security procedures
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Recent Examples of reviewing
Ryan’s diagnosis of Horner after more than 18 hours of interviewing him as well as speaking to other witnesses and reviewing records listed 10 conditions including autism, ADHD, post-traumatic stress disorder, major depression and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Those tensions hit a new high when Reuters published an internal Defense Department email last week that proposed punishing Britain for its position on Iran by reviewing America’s position on the Falkland Islands.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Mexican authorities said officials were reviewing extradition requests from Washington.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Avoid any business that guarantees results, charges large upfront fees without reviewing your situation or uses high-pressure sales tactics.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
But the judge said the ruling was needed after Bankman-Fried waited to file his withdrawal request until after the DOJ and the court wasted time responding and reviewing filings, the judge said.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
Evanston police officers were able to identify Lee early in the investigation by reviewing available video, which showed two small groups exchanging gunfire in Mason Park shortly before leaving the scene on foot on Thursday, according to the police report.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
In a note to the 2009 Moonwalk edition, co-editor Shaye Areheart said Jackson almost canceled the project after reviewing a copy.
—Steve Knopper, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
The sentencing trial for Tanner Horner – who pleaded guilty to killing 7‑year‑old Athena Strand – is now expected to last longer than originally planned, as the judge continues reviewing expert testimony before allowing the jury to hear it.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Those tensions hit a new high when Reuters published an internal Defense Department email last week that proposed punishing Britain for its position on Iran by reviewing America’s position on the Falkland Islands.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Mexican authorities said officials were reviewing extradition requests from Washington.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Avoid any business that guarantees results, charges large upfront fees without reviewing your situation or uses high-pressure sales tactics.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
But the judge said the ruling was needed after Bankman-Fried waited to file his withdrawal request until after the DOJ and the court wasted time responding and reviewing filings, the judge said.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
Evanston police officers were able to identify Lee early in the investigation by reviewing available video, which showed two small groups exchanging gunfire in Mason Park shortly before leaving the scene on foot on Thursday, according to the police report.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
In a note to the 2009 Moonwalk edition, co-editor Shaye Areheart said Jackson almost canceled the project after reviewing a copy.
—Steve Knopper, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
The sentencing trial for Tanner Horner – who pleaded guilty to killing 7‑year‑old Athena Strand – is now expected to last longer than originally planned, as the judge continues reviewing expert testimony before allowing the jury to hear it.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reviewing
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Klay Thompson's split from Megan Thee Stallion has fans revisiting his starry dating history like a highlight reel with more than a few misses.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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The drama revisiting the real-life legal battle against chemical giant Monsanto will star Bailey as attorney Brent Wisner who led a lawsuit against the US company Monsanto alleging that its Roundup herbicide product caused cancer.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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The film traces his long-running bid to step out of Chun’s shadow and claim the top seat himself, examining the web of alliances, rivalries, and institutional maneuvers that defines his ascent.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Blanche said ballistics experts are still examining evidence to provide more clarity on those questions.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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As a result, many are reconsidering their career paths.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Time will tell whether this threat was real, but who could blame Griffin for reconsidering?—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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From the vantage point of L2, the X-ray spacecraft was able to gather the data that informed this soft X-ray map by scanning the sky four times between 2019 and 2021.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, paid ICE officers were scanning IDs while unpaid TSA workers were working the security scanning machines at Hartsfield-Jackson.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Reynders and Amy Franco from the Hillside Public Library have been surveying other libraries in recent months and learned several are still waiting for 2024 tax year distributions.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The National Weather Service is still surveying the damage done and will have a report in the upcoming days.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The black-and-white surveillance video from November 2024 shows a masked thief carefully inspecting and stuffing seven of Van Gaver's pigeons into a bag.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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When traveling, the EPA suggests inspecting any room visitors will be staying in for the presence of bed bugs.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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SilverLeaf features large windows and in-seat dining, while GoldLeaf offers bi-level dome cars, an open-air viewing platform, and a dedicated dining room serving gourmet meals.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Most Britons aren't viewing the king's trip favorably.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Reviewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reviewing. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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