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as in retrospect
a usually critical look at a past event
a review of yesterday's football game gave us a lot of good ideas on how to improve for the next one
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as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
took the car to her mechanic for a complete mechanical review before she decided to sell it
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as in book
a publication that appears at regular intervals
had his poetry published in a literary review
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as in critique
an essay evaluating or analyzing something
a harsh movie review of an expected summer blockbuster
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as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different
the company decided that the 100-year-old office building could use a review
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as in to revisit
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 to examine
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
a consultant was brought in to review our security procedures
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William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The change was part of a regular review of Idaho Medicaid policies, said AJ McWhorter, a spokesperson for Health and Welfare.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Jan. 2026
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor.
—Usa Today Staff, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Recent clinical studies and technology reviews have begun testing how these Smart glasses perform in real‑world tasks such as reading, object recognition and scene description for people with vision loss.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The change was part of a regular review of Idaho Medicaid policies, said AJ McWhorter, a spokesperson for Health and Welfare.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
The service During check-in, guests meet with a staff member in the lobby to review the schedule and a property map.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Jan. 2026
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor.
—Usa Today Staff, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
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Is Til the Casket Drops kinda underrated in retrospect?—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
16 Jan. 2026
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The flaws in this system were obvious enough, at least in retrospect.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
11 Jan. 2026
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Always check the width and length of the cable to the inspection camera before purchasing.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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And even before the new packages, Danish naval patrols, inspection vessels, and other assets routinely operated in Greenlandic waters; further ships, drones, and infrastructure upgrades have been funded or announced in recent years.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Torenberg said her book follows a woman who livestreams her life to raise money for the healthcare costs of her comatose sister.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Open like a book to create 1 large, thin cutlet.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Jafar Panahi’s Palme d’Or-winning thriller possesses a withering critique of the cruelty and corruption of an authoritarian regime, combined with a blistering sense of humor.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Or — another critique that persists to this day — downtown is too empty.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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Therefore, any alteration in status must initiate from the Greenlanders themselves opting for independence through a referendum.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Luckily, Amazon’s fashion section has become a go-to destination for cozy, petite-friendly clothing that doesn't require pricey alterations or a fashion compromise.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Jan. 2026
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Maye went 7-of-10 for 100 yards and three touchdowns versus Houston’s man coverage, a key battleground the Pats will revisit in Denver.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Families should review eligibility for the larger Child Tax Credit, while homeowners in high‑tax states may want to revisit whether itemizing makes sense again.—
Emma Waldman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Therapists And The Role Of AI I have been extensively identifying and examining the myriad ways that AI enters into the role of professional therapists.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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To answer the question, scientists are examining whether the major outbreaks in South Carolina, Utah, Arizona, and Texas were linked.—
Amy Maxmen,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The retrospection tortures her.—
Alexandra Rockey Fleming,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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In 2026, portal days are particularly important as times of self-reflection and retrospection.—
Hannah Madlener,
Glamour,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Review.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/review. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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