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
Now, however, Ukraine is offering reasons to reassess that viewpoint.
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Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Bodies naturally change due to aging, hormonal shifts, weight fluctuation, and lifestyle adjustments, which means fit should be reassessed regularly.
—Malana Vantyler
march 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
But, as our columnist Joshua Rothman considers, maybe the whole concept of finishing needs to be reassessed.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
The turmoil has also sparked a dollar rebound and prompted investors to reassess their holdings.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
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Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Bodies naturally change due to aging, hormonal shifts, weight fluctuation, and lifestyle adjustments, which means fit should be reassessed regularly.
—Malana Vantyler
march 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
But, as our columnist Joshua Rothman considers, maybe the whole concept of finishing needs to be reassessed.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
The turmoil has also sparked a dollar rebound and prompted investors to reassess their holdings.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reassess
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassess
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The changes would allow the association to assess daily fines against homeowners who are in violation, as well as to place liens on their properties.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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The General Assembly that year established the Program Review Process Advisory Council, which went into effect in July 2024, to help assess the review process for new higher education programs and prevent duplication of programs.—
William J. Ford,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2026
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The city manager is also evaluating whether the current site could support private development.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Two White Settlement police officers were taken to a hospital to be evaluated for potential smoke inhalation, officials said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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The film directed by Vivian Sorenson and Jonathan Nastasi invites viewers to reevaluate the current American food system which has achieved massive scale, delivery of cheap calories to consumers and immense profits to mega corporations but at the expense of healthy food and sustainable practices.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Mar. 2026
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Alter also proposed that the council’s Public Health Committee reevaluate the strategic plan, including staff recommendations for numerical targets for each program, by October.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Reassess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassess. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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