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 February 2022, Harrison announced a multiagency task force, including state police and the FBI, to reexamine the killings.
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Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
The 12-week appeal trial, which began last month, will reexamine all of the evidence and testimony related to him and nine co-defendants — including three former ministers.
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ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
When an investigation like Nancy Guthrie’s passes the two-month mark, there’s a tendency to look back and reexamine all assumptions and decisions made in the first few moments.
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Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Apr. 2026
Archaeologists hope their discoveries may help reexamine the event that shaped the Scandinavian country and perhaps uncover personal stories of those who went into battle on that day 225 years ago.
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CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
The 12-week appeal trial, which began last month, will reexamine all of the evidence and testimony related to him and nine co-defendants — including three former ministers.
—
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
When an investigation like Nancy Guthrie’s passes the two-month mark, there’s a tendency to look back and reexamine all assumptions and decisions made in the first few moments.
—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Apr. 2026
Archaeologists hope their discoveries may help reexamine the event that shaped the Scandinavian country and perhaps uncover personal stories of those who went into battle on that day 225 years ago.
—
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reexamine
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One of Pakistan’s top mediators flew to Tehran to persuade Iranian negotiators to reconsider and come to the talks in the Swiss mountains.
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Moving through rooftop coops, city streets, and a mosaic of New York voices, the film invites us to reconsider the pigeon, soften our gaze, and recognize that coexistence is an act of choice.
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After revisiting Smith’s past comments, Hart pointed to the championship trophy beside him and pressed the 58-year-old to acknowledge his remarks.
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However, arriving at that conclusion required revisiting one of the most uncertain aspects of the sun’s future evolution.
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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.
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Many California counties do not employ a single defense investigator who can interview witnesses, review police reports, visit crime scenes and retrieve video surveillance footage.
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