Synonyms of reconsideration

reconsideration

noun

as in review

a usually critical look at a past event

the discovery of new evidence calls for a reconsideration of the case

Synonyms & Similar Words

• review
• reexamination
• retrospect
• reappraisal
• retrospection
• recapitulation
• recap
• rehash

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• preview

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reconsideration

If anything, the seven-game winning streak prompts some reconsiderations. — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Instead of constant reconsideration, leaders should pre-define specific evidence that would warrant a change in direction. — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

In a broader sense, though, the end-of-life-doula movement can be seen as the latest chapter in a societal reconsideration of death that has been under way for more than fifty years. — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

Biden could have requested reconsideration by the full appeals court or asked the Supreme Court to intervene. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 July 2026

Adding to the sagging mood is a broader reconsideration of AI’s returns on investment. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 17 July 2026

The ruling comes several months after Judge Caproni issued a similar holding in a reconsideration motion by the league and the New York Giants, Denver Broncos and Houston Texans. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 July 2026

Public Counsel attorney Mark Rosenbaum, who represented students in the earlier suit, sees a connection between federal pressure and UC’s reconsideration. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Buttimer’s attorneys have asked for reconsideration of that decision, and a hearing on the matter is set for Thursday. — Susan Sarkauskas, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026