as in to reconsider
to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
in light of your broken leg, we should reexamine our decision to go on a hiking vacation this summer
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Recent Examples of reexamine
The unlikely trio begins working backward, reexamining the missing person’s case and trying to determine what avenues and signs were previously overlooked.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 May 2025
Auditors did not reexamine those findings in the new report.
—Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
Paleontologists reexamined two partial skeletons that had been sitting in a collection at the Mongolian Academy of Sciences for decades.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2025
Healthcare organizations, which strongly pull towards inertia, must actively reexamine their operations, rebalance their workforces, and reinforce their digital governance.
—Spencer Dorn, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for reexamine
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 May 2025
Auditors did not reexamine those findings in the new report.
—Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
Paleontologists reexamined two partial skeletons that had been sitting in a collection at the Mongolian Academy of Sciences for decades.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2025
Healthcare organizations, which strongly pull towards inertia, must actively reexamine their operations, rebalance their workforces, and reinforce their digital governance.
—Spencer Dorn, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for reexamine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reexamine
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With your modern ruler, Neptune, retrograde in Aries, your second house of money, comfort and values becomes enveloped in the foggy haze, urging you to reconsider your approach to money, resources and self-worth.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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In the deliberations over strategic goals, capital deployment and technology transformation, leaders should think back on prior technology demonstrations and pilots—perhaps even at another enterprise—and reconsider whether those good ideas still hold merit.—
Beena Ammanath,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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For fans looking to revisit Michael Madsen’s most memorable moments, as well as those who want to get acquainted with his work, here are six of his best films and where to watch them.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
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Yesterday, the jury seemed to want to revisit specific violent incidents that allegedly occurred between Combs and Cassie Ventura.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
3 July 2025
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Materials reviewed by the FBI included personal details about the victims, including their names, physical descriptions, places of birth, associates and employment history.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Also recommended are: Giving office walk-ins a virtual place in line to reduce wait times at clerk offices, exploring self-service kiosks at major offices and reviewing fees for purchasing vital records.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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“Reexamine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reexamine. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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