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
In addition, the government also plans to reexamine all refugees who entered largely during Biden’s term and potentially re-interview them, even though they have already been screened, Christensen said.
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Dec. 2025
But the discovery has prompted a multiagency investigation that could reexamine cold cases.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
Officials halted immigration cases for Afghans and all pending asylum cases, and vowed to reexamine swaths of green cards.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 30 Nov. 2025
Since the shooting not far from the White House, administration officials have pledged to reexamine millions of legal immigrants, building on a 10-month campaign to reduce the immigrant population.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Nov. 2025
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Dec. 2025
But the discovery has prompted a multiagency investigation that could reexamine cold cases.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
Officials halted immigration cases for Afghans and all pending asylum cases, and vowed to reexamine swaths of green cards.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 30 Nov. 2025
Since the shooting not far from the White House, administration officials have pledged to reexamine millions of legal immigrants, building on a 10-month campaign to reduce the immigrant population.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reexamine
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At last week’s meeting, members of Safe Streets Encinitas said the city ought to reconsider the cameras’ removal now that state laws have changed, making the tickets less costly and enforcement less complicated.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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With the Second Circuit’s ruling, Flores petitioned Caproni to reconsider her decision to toss his claims against the Dolphins.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The medical comedy was revisited once when it was renewed for a ninth season, which went in a new direction with a largely new cast of interns, including Eliza Coupe, Michael Mosley, Kerry Bishé and Dave Franco.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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Millennial baby names, rich in nostalgia, may or may not feel outdated today, appealing to those who love revisiting past trends.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
20 Feb. 2026
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
22 Feb. 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Reexamine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reexamine. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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