as in to reconsider
to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
in light of your broken leg, we should reexamine our decision to go on a hiking vacation this summer
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Recent Examples of reexamine
Time to ‘reexamine the relationship,’ Rubio says Long-simmering tensions within the alliance have bubbled up again over the war.
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Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Again, all communities have that right to reexamine the past.
—Gustavo Arellano, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Smith said the law’s definitions were vague, and that Freeman should reexamine the issue under standards set by the Supreme Court in another case in 2024.
—Bob Egelko, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Mar. 2026
Competitive elections strengthen democracy, and state leaders should reexamine a system that protects party insiders and sidelines would-be challengers long before voters get their say.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
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Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Again, all communities have that right to reexamine the past.
—Gustavo Arellano, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Smith said the law’s definitions were vague, and that Freeman should reexamine the issue under standards set by the Supreme Court in another case in 2024.
—Bob Egelko, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Mar. 2026
Competitive elections strengthen democracy, and state leaders should reexamine a system that protects party insiders and sidelines would-be challengers long before voters get their say.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reexamine
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Fox execs, worried that cannibalism jokes would quickly become stale (and possibly made in poor taste), asked Bouchard to reconsider.—
Jason Maxey,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2026
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Ukraine Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called on organizers to reconsider the move.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Starting with Louisiana, many states with Republican majorities will revisit their old VRA-compliant maps, and will likely gerrymander out majority-Black districts, as soon as this year.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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Stranded at the airport, she’s offered a chance to revisit her life choices, forcing her to weigh ambition, family expectations, and a surprising new romance with a Danish chef.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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The Rules Committee is expected to review the proposals over a series of hearings in May, with a full City Council vote anticipated by June 9 to place any measures on the November ballot.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Join living trust specialist Kristi Day and CFP Laura Mertz for practical guidance on managing finances, updating estate plans, reviewing accounts and beneficiaries, and preparing for the future with confidence and peace of mind.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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“Reexamine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reexamine. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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