REINSPECT Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

reinspect

verb

Definition of reinspect

as in to investigate

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Recent Examples of reinspect The spokesperson said the department would reinspect the property at a later date to ensure the owner of the unit follows through with their orders. — Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2025 Health inspectors will then reinspect the restaurant, according to the city's health department. — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Sep. 2022 The board granted the request and also directed Taylor to reinspect the home within 60 days. — Arkansas Online, 28 July 2022 One such bill would require the city’s housing department to reinspect any building written up for self-closing-door violations within seven days. — Caroline Spivack, Curbed, 19 Jan. 2022 In the past, Nix said, lawmakers and industry experts have concluded that there simply are not enough building inspectors to thoroughly reinspect properties after they are occupied. — Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2021 Champlain South's building association is required by county law to reinspect the tower top to bottom every 40 years. — Mark Strassmann, CBS News, 25 June 2021

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Sacramento County Sheriff's Office and Sacramento Regional Transit Police are investigating the incident, according to the fire department.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Prosecutors are also investigating current and former central bank and pension fund officials.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of investigate

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Firefighting foam The bill would require the DNR to survey or resurvey local fire departments about their use and possession of foam containing PFAS, and contract with a third-party group to collect the foam.

— Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 15 May 2023
Williams said the school system plans to resurvey families about their learning preferences — hybrid or remote — in November.

— Hannah Natanson, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2020

Definition of resurvey

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For American buyers, the federal government classifies three-wheelers as motorcycles.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
The problem with this, Profitmind said, is that these approaches don’t work efficiently at scale, especially across large, frequently changing assortments wherein retailers describe and classify comparable products differently.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of classify

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Federal court records out of North Carolina analyzed by the Star-Telegram in earlier reporting indicate an Ericka Lomick was convicted in 2011 of mortgage fraud, bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering as part of a plea deal.

— Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Their mandate is to gather and analyze evidence, review previous investigative material, interview witnesses, and more.

— Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of analyze

Verb

Garcia, who secured a release from his LIV contract in October, has outlined plans to return to the DP World Tour and explore a possible return to the PGA Tour.

— Matthew Tan, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
To play Stallone, Ippolito explored the hardships that shaped — and fueled — the older actor, including a difficult childhood, limited parental support and a profound sense of isolation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of explore

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Investigators say a passenger in a car got out to inspect the damage from a minor crash when they were hit by a passing car — described as a white, silver, or black sedan — that fled the scene.

— CBS News, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Its broader technology plans include robots that can help inspect infrastructure.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of inspect

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Drawing on her background in cultural anthropology, Cathy Orr, cofounder of The Uncluttered Life, says grouping similar items is a natural inclination and that humans make sense of their environment by categorizing it.

— Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Nov. 2026
An easy way to categorize the many options available is by their method of installation.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

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