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
Instead, experts suggest many women are reassessing what healthy partnership should provide.
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Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Although the four Canadians were initially required to isolate for a minimum of 21 days, Henry said that health officials are currently reassessing their isolation requirements following the positive test.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Task force member and history professor Bob Weinberg pushed back, saying reassessing historical figures is part of the academic process.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026
Drivers are also thinking about vacation travel and are reassessing costs.
—Joe Holden, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Consumer goods companies are sharpening their focus and strategically reassessing their portfolios as former growth drivers cool, and consumers are increasingly selective amid rising living costs.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Learfield is trying to weather a period of rapid change in college sports in which conferences and schools are reassessing their commercial endeavors, while institutional funds propose new ways to maximize those opportunities.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Behind closed doors, other major Swalwell backers were reassessing their support.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Expect Peterson to remain vigilant on league-wide activity as free agency and trade window opens, reassessing the roster-building timeline based on league developments.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Although the four Canadians were initially required to isolate for a minimum of 21 days, Henry said that health officials are currently reassessing their isolation requirements following the positive test.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Task force member and history professor Bob Weinberg pushed back, saying reassessing historical figures is part of the academic process.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026
Drivers are also thinking about vacation travel and are reassessing costs.
—Joe Holden, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Consumer goods companies are sharpening their focus and strategically reassessing their portfolios as former growth drivers cool, and consumers are increasingly selective amid rising living costs.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Learfield is trying to weather a period of rapid change in college sports in which conferences and schools are reassessing their commercial endeavors, while institutional funds propose new ways to maximize those opportunities.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Behind closed doors, other major Swalwell backers were reassessing their support.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Expect Peterson to remain vigilant on league-wide activity as free agency and trade window opens, reassessing the roster-building timeline based on league developments.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassessing
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Shah’s closest ally (and the person most willing to call Shah on his lies to himself and others) is his cousin Zulfi, a gigantic character who Khan energizes with fast-talking charm, sarcastic asides, and an assessing glare that can cut through anyone’s defenses.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Start your disaster preparation by assessing your property for potential vulnerable areas.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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For enterprise technology leaders evaluating AI infrastructure, IBM is a technology partner that spans the full stack from model orchestration to governance infrastructure, backed by a consulting organization with the scale to deliver enterprise transformation, not just technology deployment.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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But others say banning quotas would prevent them from setting clear expectations and evaluating their employees, a point recently illustrated by the Central Ohio Chiefs Association.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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“Reassessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassessing. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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