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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
News Service Of Florida, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
With over 10,000 five-star reviews at Amazon, Darn Tough Socks feature high-quality materials and exceptional cushioning for all-day comfort on the trails.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
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.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
In the interview after the hearing, Chair Watts said OSHA has been transparent about the forensic analysis, but questioned whether the reviews that had taken place were sufficient.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026
The number of bad reviews, from people who have never been to the location, has hurt the establishment, said Jiaoying Summers, the owner of the club.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Her director communicated Amber’s results to senior management and took the credit, giving Amber lackluster performance reviews to keep her from being promoted off the team.
—Chris Lipp, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The White House did not immediately provide details on how the reopening would be implemented or whether additional security or regulatory reviews would be required before flights resume.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
The State Fair has a committee that reviews applications, selecting them based on the organization’s focus on education, capacity-building, economic development and food security.
—Aria Jones, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Each year, the Hall reviews the selection process and the composition of the 50-person Selection Committee.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Anthony is also mentioned when Benedict reviews the family finances with his valet, Hatch (Esh Alladi), in the viscount’s absence.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The state Department of Administration, which reviews annexation proposals and issues advisory opinions, concluded the DeForest annexation is not in the public interest because of concerns over how the village would provide water and sewer services for the annexed area.
—Tom Kertscher, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The city’s Community Appearance Board, which reviews building exterior alteration plans, reviewed the hotel’s landscaping plans and has recommended approval.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
The doctor later reviews the note and signs off on it.
—Michelle Andrews, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
From there, you’re matched with a licensed clinician who reviews your intake and—if clinically appropriate—creates a personalized GLP-1 plan.
—Zoe Weiner, Flow Space, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
Early reviews of the hunt show that active hunters had a success rate of about 50 percent, Young said.
—News Service Of Florida, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
With over 10,000 five-star reviews at Amazon, Darn Tough Socks feature high-quality materials and exceptional cushioning for all-day comfort on the trails.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
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.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
In the interview after the hearing, Chair Watts said OSHA has been transparent about the forensic analysis, but questioned whether the reviews that had taken place were sufficient.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026
The number of bad reviews, from people who have never been to the location, has hurt the establishment, said Jiaoying Summers, the owner of the club.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Her director communicated Amber’s results to senior management and took the credit, giving Amber lackluster performance reviews to keep her from being promoted off the team.
—Chris Lipp, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The White House did not immediately provide details on how the reopening would be implemented or whether additional security or regulatory reviews would be required before flights resume.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
The insurer also reviews players who had offseason surgery, the person said.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
The State Fair has a committee that reviews applications, selecting them based on the organization’s focus on education, capacity-building, economic development and food security.
—Aria Jones, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Each year, the Hall reviews the selection process and the composition of the 50-person Selection Committee.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Anthony is also mentioned when Benedict reviews the family finances with his valet, Hatch (Esh Alladi), in the viscount’s absence.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The state Department of Administration, which reviews annexation proposals and issues advisory opinions, concluded the DeForest annexation is not in the public interest because of concerns over how the village would provide water and sewer services for the annexed area.
—Tom Kertscher, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The city’s Community Appearance Board, which reviews building exterior alteration plans, reviewed the hotel’s landscaping plans and has recommended approval.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
The doctor later reviews the note and signs off on it.
—Michelle Andrews, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
From there, you’re matched with a licensed clinician who reviews your intake and—if clinically appropriate—creates a personalized GLP-1 plan.
—Zoe Weiner, Flow Space, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reviews
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The Amazon-like company has been subjected to a number of investigations, raids, and inspections initiated by the Korea Fair Trade Commission, the country’s primary antitrust regulator, in recent years.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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Before Moscow suspended New START in 2023, both parties carried out 328 on-site inspections and exchanged more than 25,000 notifications about each other’s activities, according to the State Department.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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Users will also be able to purchase physical books through the platform.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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About two years after the launch of audiobooks on Spotify, the company is bringing physical books into the equation.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Feb. 2026
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The three critiques, however, can guide us toward a more nuanced vision of merit.—
Kenji Yoshino,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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For instance, the show’s portrayal of larger-bodied characters falters, particularly given that body shame is one of its central critiques.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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An Australian study of advanced brain images found significant alterations even among people who had already recovered from mild infections — a possible explanation for cognitive deficits that may persist for years.—
Stephanie Armour,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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An Australian study of advanced brain images found significant alterations even among people who had already recovered from mild infections — a possible explanation for cognitive deficits that may persist for years.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Ghosts of Mississippi revisits the long road to justice following the assassination of Medgar Evers, with a powerful performance from Whoopi Goldberg at the center.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
28 Jan. 2026
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Directed by Justin Brunett, the film revisits and reflects on the death of seven-time NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt, who died on the final lap of the race.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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Even with the increases, Miami-area prices remain under $3 a gallon and are 28 cents lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy, a national fuel monitoring service that surveys nearly 1,700 stations in South Florida.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2026
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The report surveys a total of 1,900 films released between 2007 and 2025.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
31 Dec. 2025
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The concerns raised by the three cities stemmed from audits that showed federal agencies have, or could be able to have access to the databases tied to the cameras.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Trump’s election comment came in an interview Monday with a conservative podcaster and the Republican president reaffirmed his position in Oval Office remarks the next day, citing fraud allegations that numerous audits, investigations and courts have debunked.—
Kate Brumback,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Designate a place near the entryway for all mail, periodicals, and paper forms.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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His houses were featured in such prominent periodicals as Life magazine in the 1950s and Vogue in 1972.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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