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
In recent years, a new generation of young South Africans like Matsunyane have begun to reassess Winnie's legacy from a feminist perspective.
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Kate Bartlett, NPR, 2 May 2026
Whenever there is a Fed transition, treasury yields, duration risk, and credit spreads usually move faster as the markets begin to reassess monetary policy.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 2 May 2026
At that point, Gemma took Nancy to the emergency room and demanded she be reassessed.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Official talks to reassess the district’s facilities plan will begin Thursday at a special board meeting.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Kate Bartlett, NPR, 2 May 2026
Whenever there is a Fed transition, treasury yields, duration risk, and credit spreads usually move faster as the markets begin to reassess monetary policy.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 2 May 2026
At that point, Gemma took Nancy to the emergency room and demanded she be reassessed.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Official talks to reassess the district’s facilities plan will begin Thursday at a special board meeting.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassess
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The congresswoman asked lawmakers to assess the situation and develop a repatriation plan by the end of the day on May 7.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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If Lively’s bid is granted, the court will schedule proceedings to assess the reputational fallout that flowed from Baldoni’s lawsuit.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
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In its decision, the court rejected the law, saying that renewable-energy projects should be evaluated case by case.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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Guided by a panel of judges and industry mentors, contestants are evaluated on their talent, growth and performance, while audiences play a key role in determining who advances.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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If the government loses, Homeland Security officials would have to reevaluate the TPS decisions in consultation with the State Department and make a decision based entirely on the country conditions themselves.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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His performance in 2025 forced NFL scouts to reevaluate both his ceiling and floor.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Reassess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassess. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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