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as in retrospects
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 inspections
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 books
a publication that appears at regular intervals
had his poetry published in a literary review
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as in critiques
an essay evaluating or analyzing something
a harsh movie review of an expected summer blockbuster
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as in alterations
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 revisits
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 surveys
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 reviews
Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 11 June 2026
We were armed with roughly 500,000 support and sales conversations, 7,000 customer reviews, 1,500 survey responses, 1,200 social comments and 1,400 grant applications, but those insights were in different tools and departments.
—Polina Beletskaya, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The decision pushes the project further through the Department of Energy’s Reactor Pilot Program, which aims to accelerate advanced reactor deployment while maintaining rigorous safety reviews.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Following a limited theatrical release, Hit Man was released on Netflix in June 2024 to strong reviews.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Brought to you by Book Marks, Lit Hub’s home for book reviews.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Additionally, our team dug into customer reviews and referenced forums of public discussion like Reddit to identify the exact activewear labels women can’t stop talking about right now (and find out why).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
That would allow the commission to make recommendations and request more information — including about the status of several historic preservation and environmental reviews that are required by federal law but have not yet been publicly announced.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 4 June 2026
Want to stay up to date on IndieWire’s film reviews and critical thoughts?
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Freedom 250 has its own employees, but the foundation provides federal funds and the park service approves the events and reviews their budgets, according to the website.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The honor comes from the Italian pizza-rating agency Top 50 Pizza, which reviews and ranks pizzerias around the world.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
The team is not allowed to go to the next box until the registrar’s dispatch team reviews the photos and gives the go-ahead.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Legal reviews the product, compliance signs off and the team ships.
—David Natroshvili, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The Amazon reviews for this Kristin Ess straightener highlight why $87 is such a steal.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 24 May 2026
This entry reviews the history of magazines and the rise of the magazine industry, primarily in the United States.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 May 2026
Justin Chang reviews standout new works by James Gray, Paweł Pawlikowski, and Ryûsuke Hamaguchi.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
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Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 11 June 2026
We were armed with roughly 500,000 support and sales conversations, 7,000 customer reviews, 1,500 survey responses, 1,200 social comments and 1,400 grant applications, but those insights were in different tools and departments.
—Polina Beletskaya, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The decision pushes the project further through the Department of Energy’s Reactor Pilot Program, which aims to accelerate advanced reactor deployment while maintaining rigorous safety reviews.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Following a limited theatrical release, Hit Man was released on Netflix in June 2024 to strong reviews.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Brought to you by Book Marks, Lit Hub’s home for book reviews.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Additionally, our team dug into customer reviews and referenced forums of public discussion like Reddit to identify the exact activewear labels women can’t stop talking about right now (and find out why).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
That would allow the commission to make recommendations and request more information — including about the status of several historic preservation and environmental reviews that are required by federal law but have not yet been publicly announced.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 4 June 2026
Want to stay up to date on IndieWire’s film reviews and critical thoughts?
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
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Doctors and patients have long criticized prior authorizations, in which an insurer reviews a request before letting doctors or other medical providers bill for health care services or prescriptions.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Freedom 250 has its own employees, but the foundation provides federal funds and the park service approves the events and reviews their budgets, according to the website.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The honor comes from the Italian pizza-rating agency Top 50 Pizza, which reviews and ranks pizzerias around the world.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
The team is not allowed to go to the next box until the registrar’s dispatch team reviews the photos and gives the go-ahead.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Legal reviews the product, compliance signs off and the team ships.
—David Natroshvili, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The Amazon reviews for this Kristin Ess straightener highlight why $87 is such a steal.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 24 May 2026
This entry reviews the history of magazines and the rise of the magazine industry, primarily in the United States.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 May 2026
Justin Chang reviews standout new works by James Gray, Paweł Pawlikowski, and Ryûsuke Hamaguchi.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reviews
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Undoubtedly, these reconsiderations have been a largely positive exercise, foregrounding not only more equitable but more accurate and more engaging histories, and opening gallery and museum doors to previously excluded artists (even if many have suffered with the ups and downs of speculation).—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The law has survived multiple reviews and reconsiderations of gun rights and gun control legislation.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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The report compiled by the Star-Telegram contains data from May 31 through June 6 and 96 inspections.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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The system is three times more efficient than manual inspections, reducing the need for labor-intensive, hazardous work while improving reliability and safety.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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According to the editors, both of these books embody the company’s ethos by modeling formal ambition, emotional depth, and a willingness to engage difficult questions.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The service has allowed some community building to develop, from distributing food or participating in World Cup collectible sticker books.—
Amna Subhan for the AJC,
AJC.com,
11 June 2026
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During the four-month primary campaign, Raman offered withering critiques of Bass’ first term, saying the mayor failed to act with urgency on homelessness, apartment construction, street repairs and the exodus of entertainment jobs from the region.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Contrary to their largely fiscal conservative rhetoric and critiques of universities as overly woke and elitist, Republicans generally sponsor earmarks with gusto across the board, including for colleges and universities.—
Heather McCambly,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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Talks between senior figures from the engine manufacturers are taking place in Monaco this weekend before the next Power Unit Advisory Committee meeting takes place in a couple of weeks, where possible alterations or new proposals are likely to be evaluated.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Unlike existing approaches that rely on a small number of biomarkers, MutationProjector analyzes the broader combination of genetic alterations present in a tumor.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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This column revisits some of Rick’s favorite places over the past two decades.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
8 June 2026
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Netflix's new documentary revisits Jackson's 2005 trial from the perspective of those involved.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
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Sartori surveys the lagoon weekly by boat for signs of nesting, which would indicate a self-sustaining Venetian colony.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 May 2026
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That would be the drummer, Binzer (Rory Keenan), who sits at the back of the stage, surveys the group and the roomful of revellers, and pliably makes adjustments that keep the party going.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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Under the settlement, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued an order releasing Trump from ongoing audits.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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The controller’s office conducts audits, tracks city spending and issues financial reports intended to provide oversight of government operations.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
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