REHEAR Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

rehear

verb

Definition of rehear

as in to reconsider

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Recent Examples of rehear The ex-studio boss was in a courthouse holding area Wednesday when jurors, after a few hours of deliberating, sent a note asking to rehear some of accuser Jessica Mann ’s testimony and to review a lengthy prosecution timeline of emails and other evidence. — ABC News, 14 May 2026 The wait just gives the losing side time to ask the justices to rehear the case. — Ella Lee, The Hill, 6 May 2026 The roots are deep, the canopy wide, and the song in the leaves, especially in the hands of an ensemble like this one, always worth rehearing. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026 Keith Poliakoff, attorney for the developer, says his client will appeal the ruling and also request that the lower court rehear the case due to what Poliakoff called a misinterpretation of the Live Local Act. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rehear

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The film hinges on a small moment that not only sullies the trip but leads her character to reconsider her understanding of her father.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 July 2026
The Senate may attempt to reconsider the measure to advance the NDAA before August recess, which begins August 10.

— Julia Gledhill, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of reconsider

Verb

Her case may finally move forward in court after a recent Charlotte Observer investigation about assaults on CATS bus drivers prompted the district attorney to reexamine the incident.

— Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
The findings cut across North American Jewish communities of different regions and sizes and are prompting Jewish leaders to reexamine their assumptions at a time when Israel is shedding support among Americans of all backgrounds.

— Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2026

Definition of reexamine

Verb

Steve was likely annoyed with Lilly, weary of revisiting his plan, and confident in his rationale from past experience.

— Susan MacKenty Brady, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Conversations often return to earlier experiences, revisit difficult emotions, and trace how present challenges connect to deeper patterns.

— Wyles Daniel, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Definition of revisit

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Achieving a fabric that is 20 percent lighter without sacrificing durability required rethinking the construction process from the ground up.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Commuters on Parkway East closure Whether by bus or by car, commuters say the closure is forcing them to rethink their daily commute.

— Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of rethink

Verb

Without body camera footage and time to reevaluate, there won’t be adequate answers.

— Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Occidental Petroleum has underperformed in recent months, but is likely due for a bounce as investors reevaluate its fundamentals, according to Evercore ISI.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 8 July 2026

Definition of reevaluate

Verb

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, 15 July 2026
Patients would initiate the request, to be reviewed by health professionals within 15 days, and then confirm it after a period of reflection lasting at least two days.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026

Definition of review

Verb

With access to cutting-edge tools and fresh curiosity, researchers seized the chance to reanalyze the substance's biomolecular makeup.

— Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2025
As proof, Wall Street analysts now are busy reanalyzing the regional banks - and knocking down the weak, riskier ones.

— John S. Tobey, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023

Definition of reanalyze

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