REHEARING Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of rehearing

as in reinvestigation

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rehearing

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verb

present participle of rehear

as in reconsidering

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Recent Examples of rehearing

Noun

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 The state could petition the Third Circuit for a rehearing en banc, where other Third Circuit judges review the matter. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Apr. 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

European countries will have to institute more fiscal reforms, reconsidering their tax and spending – including defense.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
For otherwise healthy mouths without an active infection, daily antiseptic rinsing may be worth reconsidering in favor of standard brushing and flossing.

— Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026

Definition of reconsidering

Noun

The next step in the process involves the city drafting a redevelopment plan outlining development standards before holding public hearings and seeking additional approvals.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Months of legal jostling leading up to the hearing centered largely on media access.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026

Definition of hearing

Verb

Fund managers are rethinking everything from fund structures and reporting to digital onboarding and investor education to make private markets easier to navigate without sacrificing diligence or transparency.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Yet rather than rethinking its approach, Australia’s government is doubling down.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 8 July 2026

Definition of rethinking

Noun

Throughout the journey, Pfendler documented life alone at sea for hundreds of thousands of followers on social media, sharing the physical and mental challenges of crossing one of the world's largest oceans.

— Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Reservations are recommended and parking can be a challenge, with limited spaces available in the dedicated lot.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 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 former Republican governor didn’t state a reason for the flights on air logs, but Fitzpatrick was able to determine reasons for some trips by reviewing old media advisories and news releases.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Safety is given to us by intelligence analysts reviewing threats 24 hours a day, by commandos ready to deploy at a moment’s notice, and by leaders who find the courage to make the toughest calls.

— Anne Neuberger, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026

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