as in to reconsider
to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
the senator is arguing that the government needs to reevaluate its budget in light of the committee's findings
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Recent Examples of reevaluate
Sophie believes this unquestioningly until Benedict prompts her to reevaluate why.
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Vicki Lopez said essential services would remain the top priority, but added that the debate could push governments to reevaluate their responsibilities.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
People likely reevaluate their past romantic experiences as time goes on, a phenomenon that is crucial for understanding survey data like these.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 14 Feb. 2026
Jim Risch, the Republican chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, warned that Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also the Ugandan president’s son, “crossed a red line� with the posts and called for the US to reevaluate military ties with and sanctions against Uganda.
—Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Vicki Lopez said essential services would remain the top priority, but added that the debate could push governments to reevaluate their responsibilities.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
People likely reevaluate their past romantic experiences as time goes on, a phenomenon that is crucial for understanding survey data like these.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 14 Feb. 2026
Jim Risch, the Republican chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, warned that Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also the Ugandan president’s son, “crossed a red line� with the posts and called for the US to reevaluate military ties with and sanctions against Uganda.
—Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reevaluate
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The trend aligns with anecdotal reports from travelers who are reconsidering or postponing trips.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Against this backdrop, a certificate of deposit (CD) account may be worth reconsidering.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Produced by Jeff Rosenstock, the new album from ex-Cayetana songwriter Augusta Koch revisits her old band’s punky power-pop with hard-hitting lyrics about self-improvement and communal uplift.—
Tatiana Tenreyro,
Pitchfork,
20 Mar. 2026
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So this dramatic update to its cosmic history might lead astronomers to revisit those comparisons.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
19 Mar. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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At the beginning of the fall semester this school year, UT Arlington’s Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice started a new course in partnership with Arlington police to give students the opportunity to review APD cold cases and try to develop new leads.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 21,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Reevaluate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reevaluate. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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