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
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.
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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
Drawing on her experience at General Motors, Buckberg said companies are likely reassessing their earlier plans to scale back EV operations, including whether to keep certain models running longer or revive programs that had been shelved.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
According to a report on compliance planning for 2026, organizations across industries are reassessing operating models to better manage divergent regulations while integrating technology to improve efficiency and oversight.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
In a statement, Sony said the decision was the result of Honda reassessing its battery-electric vehicle strategy.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
Cities are now reassessing how Chavez is memorialized, including whether to remove statues or rename public spaces.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
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
Drawing on her experience at General Motors, Buckberg said companies are likely reassessing their earlier plans to scale back EV operations, including whether to keep certain models running longer or revive programs that had been shelved.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
According to a report on compliance planning for 2026, organizations across industries are reassessing operating models to better manage divergent regulations while integrating technology to improve efficiency and oversight.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
In a statement, Sony said the decision was the result of Honda reassessing its battery-electric vehicle strategy.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
Cities are now reassessing how Chavez is memorialized, including whether to remove statues or rename public spaces.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassessing
Verb
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Companies are publicly assessing employees by token use, with both too high and too low values generating concern.—
Nisha Talagala,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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Doctors will determine how long the quarantine will last after assessing the passengers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The Doncic absence prevents the Lakers from properly evaluating their roster against playoff competition, complicating their ability to assess key personnel needs for the offseason.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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In evaluating their bold promises, there are two crucial facts to remember.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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“Reassessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassessing. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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