REINVESTIGATE Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

reinvestigate

verb

Definition of reinvestigate

as in to reassess

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as in to investigate

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Recent Examples of reinvestigate The doc has also earned the ire of Chase’s former Community co-star Yvette Nicole Brown, who firmly distanced herself from it and all attempts to reinvestigate Chase’s firing from the show amid accusations of hurling racial epithets. — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 30 Dec. 2025 Meanwhile, House Republicans recently established a committee to reinvestigate the events of that day, forcing taxpayers to fund an apparent effort at whitewashing the riot and its causes. — Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 27 Nov. 2025 After finishing his work on the book, Goldman continued to reinvestigate the case on his own for nearly a decade. — Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2025 Randles plays Elle Hardy, a senior constable assigned to reinvestigating the case. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reinvestigate

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Mahogany left the Saints game with what was initially deemed a knee injury, but it was later reassessed as a hip injury.

— Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
The Core Risks Practice Owners Should Reassess Practice owners should reassess several core risks.

— Shawn L. Davenport, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of reassess

Verb

Given such an unprecedented event, police in Fall River were not prepared to investigate a double homicide, ultimately compromising the crime scene and the early days of the investigation.

— Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
Detectives with the Police Department’s major collision investigation unit and crime scene investigators are investigating, according to Smith.

— Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of investigate

Verb

Consisting of jamesjamesjames, Varg²™, Eurohead, and Skarp, the outfit nakedly endeavors to reappraise the richly earnest sounds of 2010s Swedish EDM, known for its pointillistic, high-octave melodies and counterpoints that, at their best, imbue big-room propulsion with butterflies in the stomach.

— Nathan Evans, Pitchfork, 12 May 2026
In a 2010 study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, students were taught to reappraise their stress arousal before a high-stakes math exam as adaptive and functional.

— Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2026

Definition of reappraise

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In the title role, Rosalind Eleazar explores the ups and downs of life as a working actor whose earlier success has stalled.

— Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
As research increasingly explores how the gut microbiome may affect everything from digestion and immune function to metabolism and brain health, many of us are better recognizing its influence and importance.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of explore

Verb

Walt Disney Imagineering, the arm of the company devoted to theme park experiences, announced the intent to reconceptualize the original Disneyland area at its all-things-Disney fan convention D23, which kicked off Friday in Anaheim.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
What gives me pause is the question of why Brooker would radically reconceptualize a series whose premise has exceeded its expiration date, instead of just moving on to a fresh idea.

— Time, Time, 16 June 2023

Definition of reconceptualize

Verb

Inspired by The Simple Life and reimagined for Gen Z, Hardly Workin’ throws the glamorous trio into demanding, unpredictable situations, letting their signature chaos and charm unfold in real time.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
In his 1984 novel Lizzie, late author Evan Hunter (aka Ed McBain) reimagined Borden and Bridget as lovers and theorized that Borden killed her father, Andrew, and stepmother, Abby, because of their relationship.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 17 Sep. 2026

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