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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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Recent Examples of review
Jake Angelo, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
In my review of San Diego County’s 18 cities, La Mesa only recently provided its ACFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, on its website.
—John Moorlach, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Jan. 2026
In March 2024, his private plane traveled from California to Antigua amid raids on his homes in Los Angeles and Miami by federal agents, according to flight trackers reviewed by PEOPLE at the time.
—Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The company is rolling out a new performance review platform called Checkpoint, which will grade workers, grouping them into four categories and rewarding top performers for exceptional work, according to internal documents obtained by Business Insider.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
In my review of San Diego County’s 18 cities, La Mesa only recently provided its ACFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, on its website.
—John Moorlach, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Jan. 2026
In March 2024, his private plane traveled from California to Antigua amid raids on his homes in Los Angeles and Miami by federal agents, according to flight trackers reviewed by PEOPLE at the time.
—Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for review
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In retrospect, those concerns now seem like threats—a preemptive excuse for maximum violence.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2026
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Visit our website What is striking in retrospect is how little resistance Roosevelt’s framing provoked.—
Philip Martin,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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The last time those key engine mount parts were examined closely was in October 2021, and the plane wasn't due for another detailed inspection for roughly 7,000 more takeoffs and landings.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Meena is the strategist of the team, Ravi serves as the fearless and principled muscle, and Mitali specializes in tracking high-value goods and executing swift inspections at customs checkpoints.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
14 Jan. 2026
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The season will be based on an original script after season 1 was based on May Cobb's book of the same name.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Quince Organic Airy Gauze Bed Blanket Complete the look of your hotel-worthy bed with a lightweight cotton bed blanket that can act as both an extra layer of warmth at night or the perfect oversized throw for afternoon naps, movie nights, and cozy mornings with your favorite book.—
Brittney Morgan,
Travel + Leisure,
12 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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Dubbed the Billion Cell Atlas, the data set shows how cells react to specific alterations.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Rules governing modification of buildings located in historic districts can be similarly restrictive, and include the additional requirement that any alterations of buildings within their confines be consistent with neighborhood character.—
Michael S. Hiller,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The brand’s mission now is to revisit classic leather styles such as loafers and lace-up shoes by integrating functionality and Japanese craftsmanship in its designs.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The film, widely considered to be a top contender for the best picture Oscar, follows a onetime revolutionary played by Leonardo DiCaprio who must revisit his old life after his daughter is kidnapped by a former foe.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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The last time those key engine mount parts were examined closely was in October 2021, and the plane wasn't due for another detailed inspection for roughly 7,000 more takeoffs and landings.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Operating at the Lower Manhattan docks, Melville’s task was to examine ship manifests against unloaded cargo.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 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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