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

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

In the order, which formally denied motions for reconsideration filed by both sides following an earlier decision, Moskowitz said the case screams for an out-of-court resolution. — Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

Wise asked the city administrator to go ahead and put the reconsideration on the next meeting agenda. — Rachel Royster july 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 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

On direct appeal, the Florida Supreme Court vacated the death sentence and remanded the case for reconsideration over the trial court's handling of aggravating and mitigating factors in the case. — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 24 June 2026

The reconsideration comes just five days after the proposal failed in a tie vote. — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 22 June 2026

That wider reconsideration of refuges was implied by Brian Nesvik, the director of the Fish & Wildlife Service in statements to Outdoor Life in January. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2026

That could lead to overtures for Kawhi Leonard, perhaps reconsideration of Morant or, now, the somewhat wild notion of Trae Young. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2026