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
In a statement, Sony said the decision was the result of Honda reassessing its battery-electric vehicle strategy.
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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
The Memorandum of Understanding, which spans across content creation, talent cultivation and technological exchange, comes at a time when both cities are reassessing their roles in an increasingly complex global screen economy.
—Faye Bradley, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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
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
The Memorandum of Understanding, which spans across content creation, talent cultivation and technological exchange, comes at a time when both cities are reassessing their roles in an increasingly complex global screen economy.
—Faye Bradley, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassessing
Verb
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Chalker concluded that the test was primarily assessing his psychology.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The civilian panel also diverged from McDonnell in assessing the tactical mistakes made by Hoang and the two officers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The city manager is also evaluating whether the current site could support private development.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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For those evaluating whether to claim Social Security early to cover expenses or delay for a higher monthly benefit, reducing spending by even a small amount could be what makes a delay strategy viable.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Reassessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassessing. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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