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reinvestigating

verb

present participle of reinvestigate
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as in reassessing

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as in investigating

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinvestigating
  1. reassessing
  2. investigating
  3. reimagining
  4. researching
  5. exploring
Verb
  • Voters who punch clocks, drive trucks, weld steel and keep the lights on are reassessing their affiliations.
    — Shaun McCutcheon, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2026
  • While discussing the city’s overall youth violence prevention strategy Tuesday night, council members Lisa Kaplan and Mai Vang both suggested reassessing oversight of the program to create more cohesion with other departments doing similar work.
    — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of reassessing
Verb
  • Scientists see a troubling trend but are still investigating how the disease develops.
    — Alexandra Pattillo, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The Crimes Against Children Unit is investigating the incident, according to the post.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of investigating
Verb
  • This accounting habit prevents leaders from reimagining another profit line.
    — Wayne Elsey, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The plan had the department store mainstay narrowing its focus, reimagining its best locations and hitting the accelerator at Bloomingdale’s.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of reimagining
Verb
  • Along with biotech firms researching cell aging and regeneration, the burgeoning business of longevity also includes the surge in demand for peptides, testosterone and supplements, along with IV drips, red-light therapies and biomarker trackers.
    — Robert Frank, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
  • After researching her options and speaking with her doctors, Hills eventually underwent a surgical procedure to treat her irregular heartbeat.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of researching
Verb
  • Suzhou MoCA has kicked off operations with an exhibition featuring works by Pablo Picasso that influenced artists across Europe, as well as a show curated by BIG exploring how diverse materials shape the studio's approach to structural design.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026
  • After an incredible day exploring Bimota’s unique vision for the KB998 Rimini at Laguna Seca, trying to comprehend how well the Elite version rides on track takes some fantastic leaps of imagination.
    — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of exploring
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