as in assessing
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 reassessing
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
When families begin reassessing their real estate holdings, the first set of considerations is almost always internal.
—Belinda G. Schwartz, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Most foreign leaders appeared to be in a cautious wait-and-see mode, reassessing their positions and timing for renegotiating some of the terms of their agreements, given the more limited tariff threats Trump can credibly make now.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Investors are reassessing what comes next, with some remaining bullish on US tech and crypto, while others are bearish, but overall the backdrop for markets is supportive despite the volatility.
—Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 12 Feb. 2026
That drop in silver value can be attributed, in part, to investors taking profits from recent price run-ups while reassessing the strength of the economy and inflation.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Global chemical producers are reassessing their strategies amid stagnant demand, rising production costs in Europe, changing regulatory requirements and persistent global oversupply.
—Pooja Menon, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
For her, that meant reassessing what she most valued, and stepping back from the near-constant rotation of museum and gallery exhibitions.
—Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Modular, multi‑segment vehicle Jacquet’s concept emerged as France was being liberated and reassessing the limits of contemporary armored warfare.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
When families begin reassessing their real estate holdings, the first set of considerations is almost always internal.
—Belinda G. Schwartz, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Most foreign leaders appeared to be in a cautious wait-and-see mode, reassessing their positions and timing for renegotiating some of the terms of their agreements, given the more limited tariff threats Trump can credibly make now.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Investors are reassessing what comes next, with some remaining bullish on US tech and crypto, while others are bearish, but overall the backdrop for markets is supportive despite the volatility.
—Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 12 Feb. 2026
That drop in silver value can be attributed, in part, to investors taking profits from recent price run-ups while reassessing the strength of the economy and inflation.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Global chemical producers are reassessing their strategies amid stagnant demand, rising production costs in Europe, changing regulatory requirements and persistent global oversupply.
—Pooja Menon, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
For her, that meant reassessing what she most valued, and stepping back from the near-constant rotation of museum and gallery exhibitions.
—Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Modular, multi‑segment vehicle Jacquet’s concept emerged as France was being liberated and reassessing the limits of contemporary armored warfare.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassessing
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At home, Australia is assessing a request from Gulf nations for defensive military support.—
Angus Whitley,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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And the fear factor is real in assessing the risk scenario and the debt the companies are taking on in issuing bonds.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Over the next few months, Amtrak is focusing on evaluating stop locations with local and state partners – a process that will include outreach to the public, Magliari said.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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By evaluating systems in real-world threat scenarios, leaders can make informed decisions.—
Malana VanTyler
March 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Reassessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassessing. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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