as in review
a usually critical look at a past event
the discovery of new evidence calls for a reconsideration of the case
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Recent Examples of reconsideration
Letter urges reconsideration of design In a letter to church elders, Hubbard argues that newer LDS temple designs suggest tall steeples are not always necessary.
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Erin Jones, CBS News, 8 May 2026
After reconsideration, only one remote office was closed.
—Mathew Miranda
may 7, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Amid widespread reconsideration of prominent people accused of wrongdoing, some wondered whether Jackson might disappear from playlists.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
The appellate judges sent what's been called the James class action back to the trial court for reconsideration.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
If her gait, as such, is being foisted on the audience for its box office appeal, permit me to suggest a reconsideration toward something more within the realm of natural.
—Joshua John Miller, Vanity Fair, 9 Apr. 2026
The six proposals up for reconsideration include developments near New Lenox, Shorewood and Wilmington.
—Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday morning, the bill’s Senate floor sponsor Treg Bernt, R-Meridian, asked for reconsideration before a full roster of senators in the chambers.
—Mark Dee
march 26, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
Legislators on the committee later agreed to grant what’s called reconsideration, meaning there is a chance, albeit slim, that Strickland’s Senate Bill 1035 could be brought up again.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
Erin Jones, CBS News, 8 May 2026
After reconsideration, only one remote office was closed.
—Mathew Miranda
may 7, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Amid widespread reconsideration of prominent people accused of wrongdoing, some wondered whether Jackson might disappear from playlists.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
The appellate judges sent what's been called the James class action back to the trial court for reconsideration.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
If her gait, as such, is being foisted on the audience for its box office appeal, permit me to suggest a reconsideration toward something more within the realm of natural.
—Joshua John Miller, Vanity Fair, 9 Apr. 2026
The six proposals up for reconsideration include developments near New Lenox, Shorewood and Wilmington.
—Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday morning, the bill’s Senate floor sponsor Treg Bernt, R-Meridian, asked for reconsideration before a full roster of senators in the chambers.
—Mark Dee
march 26, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
Legislators on the committee later agreed to grant what’s called reconsideration, meaning there is a chance, albeit slim, that Strickland’s Senate Bill 1035 could be brought up again.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconsideration
Noun
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Managers at various locations have already lifted prohibitions on hunting stands that damage trees and training hunting dogs, using vehicles to retrieve animals and hunting along trails, according to an NPCA review of site regulations the organization recently performed after learning of the order.—
Todd Richmond,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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The facility’s food handler cards were not available for review.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
Noun
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That’s true even for routine reviews without any surprises, but add to that the potential for people to challenge the review and force costly reexamination or even litigation — something that practically anyone who might conceivably be affected by a development can do.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Orbán's conduct has prompted a reexamination of how the EU accepts new members and monitors current ones.—
SAM McNEIL,
Arkansas Online,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If the whale dies at sea, their work may seem pointless in retrospect.—
Jessica Camille Aguirre,
New Yorker,
2 May 2026
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But what seem really incredible, in retrospect, are the circumstances of my own first interview.—
Michael Gorra,
The New York Review of Books,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Arlington has also faced a $20 million budget shortfall, which Ross said was brought on by changes to the Tarrant Appraisal District’s reappraisal process.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 May 2026
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For founding members Amelia Fletcher and Rob Pursey, the reappraisal of this material was an opportunity to fly the Heavenly banner once again, reforming to play live for a new generation of fans and to start work on their first album in 30 years.—
Jude Noel,
Pitchfork,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Reconsideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconsideration. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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