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
This is a remodeling, a remaking, a reconsideration of an American union.
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David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Applicants who believe their claim was wrongly denied can request reconsideration and, if necessary, a hearing before an administrative law judge.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 June 2026
These frozen reconsiderations of classic cocktails are summer manna.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 10 June 2026
Following the continuance, counsel for the brothers filed motions for bail reconsideration, with Middlesex Superior Court Judge Christopher Barry-Smith deciding to set bail for $25,000 for each defendant.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
Hoping Micky Arison at least gives pause for reconsideration.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
Undoubtedly, these reconsiderations have been a largely positive exercise, foregrounding not only more equitable but more accurate and more engaging histories, and opening gallery and museum doors to previously excluded artists (even if many have suffered with the ups and downs of speculation).
—Katy Siegel, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Of course, the story deepens even further once Mercury stations retrograde on June 29, initiating a period of reflection, revision and reconsideration.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
The president in Hungary, though a largely figurehead role, can refer laws back to parliament for reconsideration or forward legislation to the Constitutional Court, potentially slowing or blocking Magyar’s reform agenda.
—CNN Money, 1 June 2026
David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Applicants who believe their claim was wrongly denied can request reconsideration and, if necessary, a hearing before an administrative law judge.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 June 2026
These frozen reconsiderations of classic cocktails are summer manna.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 10 June 2026
Following the continuance, counsel for the brothers filed motions for bail reconsideration, with Middlesex Superior Court Judge Christopher Barry-Smith deciding to set bail for $25,000 for each defendant.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
Hoping Micky Arison at least gives pause for reconsideration.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
Undoubtedly, these reconsiderations have been a largely positive exercise, foregrounding not only more equitable but more accurate and more engaging histories, and opening gallery and museum doors to previously excluded artists (even if many have suffered with the ups and downs of speculation).
—Katy Siegel, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Of course, the story deepens even further once Mercury stations retrograde on June 29, initiating a period of reflection, revision and reconsideration.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
The president in Hungary, though a largely figurehead role, can refer laws back to parliament for reconsideration or forward legislation to the Constitutional Court, potentially slowing or blocking Magyar’s reform agenda.
—CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconsideration
Noun
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The bot can make recommendations based on your past orders and reviews on social media.—
Dave Lozo,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Since taking the reins at the RSN in October 2024, Wisnia has done his bit to boost in-game deliveries—the Red Sox closed out last season up 46% in average household ratings—while spearheading an efficiency review that gave way to the relaunch of NESN’s direct-to-consumer service.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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It’s expected that Judge will undergo a reexamination of his stress fracture in the next four to six weeks, and the club will set out a return-to-action plan if the imaging shows healing.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
6 June 2026
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But nothing can derail the success of this extraordinary production, the high watermark so far of Pasadena Playhouse producing artistic director Danny Feldman’s ongoing reexamination of the American musical canon.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Risk is assessed in retrospect rather than in real time.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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But on the other, this top-down description only works in retrospect, after the film has already presented numerous scenes of Nawal trying to extract information through the exact same conversations about a dozen different times.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Critical to the commission was also that the city review and align its methodology and reappraisal schedule for both residential piers and mooring permits so that both user groups are treated equitably.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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During each year at least 11 of the 100 counties are conducting a county wide reappraisal.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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“Reconsideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconsideration. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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