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
After spending more than three decades in prison for the killings of their parents, Erik and Lyle – along with family members, a former prosecutor and an army of online supporters – are determined to have their life sentences reexamined and secure their freedom.
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Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
Lutnick, in a CNBC interview, said the moves will push countries to reexamine their policies and provide greater market access for U.S. products.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2025
There was a lengthy delay in reexamining the DNA test results due to questions about Wilson's competency, according to the Chronicle.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Johnston: Significant tariffs on large U.S. trading partners are forcing wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers, and many other business owners to reexamine their supply chains and develop sourcing strategies that reduce the cost of tariffs while still ensuring the timely delivery of goods.
—Allbusiness, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
Lutnick, in a CNBC interview, said the moves will push countries to reexamine their policies and provide greater market access for U.S. products.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2025
There was a lengthy delay in reexamining the DNA test results due to questions about Wilson's competency, according to the Chronicle.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Johnston: Significant tariffs on large U.S. trading partners are forcing wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers, and many other business owners to reexamine their supply chains and develop sourcing strategies that reduce the cost of tariffs while still ensuring the timely delivery of goods.
—Allbusiness, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reexamine
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Arkansas' federal delegation has asked President Donald Trump to reconsider the federal government's decisions on major disaster declaration requests in response to severe weather in mid-March.—
Alex Thomas,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2025
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Those considering purchasing Tesla vehicles may either be personally concerned about Musk’s political affiliations or worried about reports of attacks and vandalism — which may lead them to reconsider.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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To celebrate Hubble's 35th anniversary, Space.com is revisiting some of the most scientifically significant — and awe-inspiring — images of the universe captured through its lens.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The actions included revisiting former President Joe Biden's national air quality standards for particulate pollution and reconsideration of rules around greenhouse gas emissions reporting and standards on emissions from power plants, which emit large quantities of gases that cause climate change.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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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,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Reexamine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reexamine. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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