reread
verb
re·read
(ˌ)rē-ˈrēd 
reread
(ˌ)rē-ˈred
; rereading
; rereading
: to read (something) again
had to reread the passage several times to make sense of it
… might do well to reread Shakespeare or Homer.—
Lewis H. Lapham
Lewis H. LaphamExamples of reread in a Sentence
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Before interviews, presentations, or important meetings, reread your statement to anchor yourself.
—William Arruda, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Visit first and then reread the classics that were created there.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 11 May 2025
They are meant for the masses and often intended to be read, and reread, in difficult times.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
No matter which March sister has your heart, this book is always worth rereading.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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William Arruda, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Visit first and then reread the classics that were created there.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 11 May 2025
They are meant for the masses and often intended to be read, and reread, in difficult times.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
No matter which March sister has your heart, this book is always worth rereading.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Reread.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reread. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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