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 conflict over the past few months has increased war risk insurance costs for both maritime and aviation sectors, with insurers reassessing exposure due to missile threats, airspace closure, and other disruptions.
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Tiago Ventura,
Time,
26 June 2026
But when county staff in March pitched the idea of pausing some future construction projects while reassessing financial realities, multiple commissioners suggested changing up or scrapping the resource center plans due to their high cost.
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Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
With new Fed chair Kevin Warsh signaling a more hawkish stance, traders are now reassessing the path for interest rates and whether borrowing costs could stay elevated for longer.
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Justina Lee,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
The project has been closely watched within the sector because of its role in expanding domestic gold production capacity at a time when many mining companies are reassessing jurisdictional risk and long-term supply stability.
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Wondershark,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Like Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd is reassessing the security situation in the strait following the developments, while keeping vessels ready to transit once conditions allow.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Ritter suggested the defense may have been reassessing its strategy after several days of prosecution testimony.
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Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
In some industries, investors are already repricing future advantage faster than leadership teams are reassessing the foundations underneath their own business models.
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Carolyn Dewar,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
The eight-month malaise since bitcoin’s last record high has pushed some investors to sell their holdings, while others are reassessing the role crypto can play in a portfolio.
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John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
26 June 2026
But when county staff in March pitched the idea of pausing some future construction projects while reassessing financial realities, multiple commissioners suggested changing up or scrapping the resource center plans due to their high cost.
—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
With new Fed chair Kevin Warsh signaling a more hawkish stance, traders are now reassessing the path for interest rates and whether borrowing costs could stay elevated for longer.
—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
The project has been closely watched within the sector because of its role in expanding domestic gold production capacity at a time when many mining companies are reassessing jurisdictional risk and long-term supply stability.
—
Wondershark,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Like Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd is reassessing the security situation in the strait following the developments, while keeping vessels ready to transit once conditions allow.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Ritter suggested the defense may have been reassessing its strategy after several days of prosecution testimony.
—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
In some industries, investors are already repricing future advantage faster than leadership teams are reassessing the foundations underneath their own business models.
—
Carolyn Dewar,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
The eight-month malaise since bitcoin’s last record high has pushed some investors to sell their holdings, while others are reassessing the role crypto can play in a portfolio.
—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassessing
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Through these trials, the US Army is assessing the effectiveness of closed-hatch operation of a small-caliber weapon system, alongside a potential capability for countering small unmanned aircraft systems.
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At least 383 buildings and over 1,000 other structures had collapsed or were heavily affected, and officials were still assessing the damage.
Verb
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For CTOs, this means evaluating AI agents like production automation—which requires boundaries, identity and auditability—instead of productivity software.
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By evaluating the actual velocity and safety of a brand’s cross-border payments, Magellan can accurately assess risk dynamically.
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