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
Separately, investors are also reassessing the extent to which financial institutions, treasury firms and governments are willing to adopt bitcoin — a major catalyst for the token in recent years.
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Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 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
During filming, the actors worked their way through the story, shooting 12 hours a day and constantly reassessing the fate of their characters.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
By November, members approved a dual-track review, reassessing City Hall’s lifespan while exploring relocation options.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
At this point, the agency is said to be actively reassessing its duty rosters to call new recruits back for additional training.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 15 Jan. 2026
And, as widespread global uncertainty continues to reshape markets in 2026, investors are once again reassessing where traditional stores of value fit, and whether diversification beyond stocks and bonds makes sense right now.
—Sharon Wu, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 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
During filming, the actors worked their way through the story, shooting 12 hours a day and constantly reassessing the fate of their characters.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
By November, members approved a dual-track review, reassessing City Hall’s lifespan while exploring relocation options.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
At this point, the agency is said to be actively reassessing its duty rosters to call new recruits back for additional training.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 15 Jan. 2026
And, as widespread global uncertainty continues to reshape markets in 2026, investors are once again reassessing where traditional stores of value fit, and whether diversification beyond stocks and bonds makes sense right now.
—Sharon Wu, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassessing
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The willingness to shoot from further out was noted when assessing Viktor Gyokeres’ first half of the season at Arsenal.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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When assessing a hat's dirtiness, look for visible stains or sweat marks and treat only those areas with a soft, damp cloth and detergent rather than washing the entire hat.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Investigations revealed Bass requested alterations to a city report evaluating officials’ response to the fires.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Feb. 2026
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Started in September 2025, the plan focuses on evaluating the district’s elementary schools — including their total enrollment, staffing, school climate, programs and instruction — to determine which schools to close or consolidate.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Reassessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassessing. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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