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
Gulf States that had rushed to plan pipeline corridors to Red Sea ports, a costly, years-long infrastructure gamble driven by desperation, may now reassess those projects.
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Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
From now on, what historians once formulated as hypotheses can be tested, visualized, and sometimes even reassessed through AI.
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Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Like Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd is reassessing the security situation in the strait following the developments, while keeping vessels ready to transit once conditions allow.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Because of the damage, the property had to be reassessed to reevaluate its value.
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Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for reassess
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
From now on, what historians once formulated as hypotheses can be tested, visualized, and sometimes even reassessed through AI.
—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Like Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd is reassessing the security situation in the strait following the developments, while keeping vessels ready to transit once conditions allow.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Because of the damage, the property had to be reassessed to reevaluate its value.
—
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for reassess
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassess
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As agencies continue to assess the damage, the immediate needs include search and rescue, emergency shelter for families whose homes have been damaged or destroyed, and emergency healthcare, including trauma care and psychosocial support, the Red Cross said.
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Emergency crews continue to assess the situation in different parts of the country, while authorities are expected to provide a clearer picture in the coming hours regarding material damage, injuries and possible fatalities.
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Tenzer said the team is still evaluating how to handle the situation.
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The type of die CEA-Leti bonded to their wafer was a test vehicle, which records information to evaluate electrical connections.
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While Fed followers see Warsh’s task forces as an ambitious campaign to reevaluate nearly every part of the Fed’s policy-setting process, the harsh language the chairman previously used to describe the Fed was largely absent from his remarks last week.
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Boone said before Friday’s game that the plan was to reevaluate Domínguez on Monday, but the Yankees need an outfielder now.
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“Reassess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassess. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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