REHEARING Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of rehearing

as in reinvestigation

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verb

present participle of rehear

as in reconsidering

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Recent Examples of rehearing

Noun

The city then asked for a rehearing before the entire appellate court, but that request was denied. — Tess Riski april 2, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026 The district could request a rehearing within 15 days of the decision or petition for a review by the state supreme court within 40 days. — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2026 Undeterred, the trio of environmental organizations filed for a rehearing earlier this week, insisting the appeals court made the wrong call. — Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026 In their request for a rehearing, the nonprofits said their members and communities were unfairly being forced to pay to keep a costly and unreliable plant operating and that the department didn't even comply with the law requiring it to show why this was the best alternative. — Matthew Daly, Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rehearing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehearing

Noun

The president called for the reinvestigation of all Afghan refugees who entered under the Biden administration.

— Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
At first, the news of the Bondi Beach reinvestigation seemed to give Steve and Noone common cause.

— Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025

Definition of reinvestigation

Verb

Trump on July 6 asked the justices to take the unusual step of reconsidering their rejection of his appeal.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
European countries will have to institute more fiscal reforms, reconsidering their tax and spending – including defense.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Definition of reconsidering

Noun

Anderson’s neighbors, Matt and Laurel Nelson, needed to meet that threshold to move the case to a formal hearing on their complaint against the county manager.

— Reed Williams, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
Adult-use marijuana is still Schedule I, but the Drug Enforcement Administration just concluded hearings about its potential rescheduling and a decision is expected soon.

— Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of hearing

Verb

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
But for families navigating a diagnosis with few good treatment options, the study offers a rare piece of encouraging news and a look at how researchers are rethinking what a therapy for this disease could even look like.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026

Definition of rethinking

Noun

Privacy concerns The EU’s new mandate also highlights critical questions over privacy in the AI era — and the challenges tech companies and regulators face in solving them.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
Nolan's non-linear storytelling and minimal exposition challenge some, yet the visual grandeur and powerful performances, including Anne Hathaway's Penelope and a diverse ensemble, are undeniable.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of challenge

Noun

Smid and Daniel, who conducted a majority of the cross-examination for the defense, did not take questions from reporters, electing instead to have Mason speak for the group.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
Earlier in the cross-examination, Genard, the district's attorney, focused on Maluchnik's time as Superintendent of Wilkinsburg's school district.

— Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 26 June 2026

Definition of cross-examination

Verb

The investigating committee led by High Court judge David Lok is expected to give recommendations after reviewing the fire’s cause, potential systemic problems and whether existing regulations and penalties are sufficient.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026
The Art Journal reported that the authorities are reviewing his protection after convictions linked to his performances Lighting and Pornopolitics, which involved property damage and the publication of an intimate video of a French politician.

— Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026

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