reinvestigate

verb

Definition of reinvestigatenext
1
as in to reassess

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2
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinvestigate
  1. reassess
  2. investigate
  3. reappraise
  4. explore
  5. reconceptualize
  6. reimagine
Verb
  • The 1959 Cuban Revolution did inspire many Americans to reassess their nation’s Cold War policies.
    — Aaron Coy Moulton, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Sophia, who previously spoke about her ADHD diagnosis and online hostility, will be reassessed in September.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of reassess
Verb
  • The new question is whether easy access to information diminishes human willingness to wonder and investigate deeply.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Chicago authorities are investigating a South Side funeral home after more than 50 bodies were discovered improperly stored and in various states of decomposition Thursday.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 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
Verb
  • The research, published in Chem Circularity, explores a system based on calcium looping, a process that uses the same basic material—limestone—that is already central to cement manufacturing.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Art fairs, collectors’ homes, artists’ studios, galas… The film is a welcoming and entertaining dive amongst the 1% and explores the complicated relationship between artists and commerce.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of explore
Verb
  • 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
  • In a sense, Black people, whose past has been deliberately erased, are embracing Afrofuturism as a means to reconceptualize their history and a tool for speculating on a more fruitful future.
    — Shantay Robinson, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 May 2023
Definition of reconceptualize
Verb
  • This is a classic game reimagined, with glossy resin tiles housed in a calfskin case that’s almost too beautiful to tuck away in your bag.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026
  • From food and television to skincare and clothing, the Korean wave has found a passionate new audience across Latin America — and in Chile, it is being reimagined by a generation of young fans.
    — John Bartlett, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of reimagine

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“Reinvestigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinvestigate. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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