as in to assess
to think about (something) again in order to decide whether to change your opinion or judgment of it
The doctor reassessed the injury. She convinced him to reassess the issue.
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Recent Examples of reassess
The Army Corps is now reassessing the project's environmental impact alongside scientists at NOAA's fisheries program and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and coming up with a plan to limit the damage.
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Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
The unfolding conflict has forced some of the world’s largest asset managers to reassess their assumptions and investment strategies.
—Michael MacKenzie, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
But these strengths also create an opening to reassess their long-term strategy and asset allocation, and to consider whether their 100-year plan still aligns with their goals.
—Belinda G. Schwartz, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
The whipsaw comes as investors reassess risks from the escalating war in the Middle East, which has sent oil prices surging and rattled markets globally, and the market's concentration in a few stocks.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
The unfolding conflict has forced some of the world’s largest asset managers to reassess their assumptions and investment strategies.
—Michael MacKenzie, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
But these strengths also create an opening to reassess their long-term strategy and asset allocation, and to consider whether their 100-year plan still aligns with their goals.
—Belinda G. Schwartz, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
The whipsaw comes as investors reassess risks from the escalating war in the Middle East, which has sent oil prices surging and rattled markets globally, and the market's concentration in a few stocks.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassess
Verb
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Gudas was assessed a major penalty and game misconduct.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Such students would be immediately expelled and assessed out-of-state tuition fees.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Collins, after not qualifying for the NCAA Tournament, now has a longer offseason to get a jump start on evaluating talent.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The driver was evaluated by paramedics and taken to a local hospital, the release said.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Companies must reevaluate their security measures and operational stability in light of the ever-changing nature of cyber threats.—
Malana VanTyler
March 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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The commissioners will reevaluate the budget and tax rate again in October.—
Rachel Royster
March 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Reassess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassess. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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