reread

verb

Definition of rereadnext
as in to proofread

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Recent Examples of reread That film focuses considerable screentime on the drama involving Penelope in Ithaca—more a framing device in the original poem—similarly reflects the current moment’s impulse to reread the epics through its women. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026 Some card descriptions are a bit wordy, forcing pauses to reread during your first attempts. — Jason Bennett, Arkansas Online, 28 June 2026 Both novels reward rereading during our own age of plutocratic media ownership and resurgent imperial folly. — Literary Hub, 21 May 2026 The third step is to reread the SOC 2 and ISO 27001 attestations from vendors whose agents will sit inside the enterprise perimeter with payment authority. — Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for reread
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reread
  1. proofread
  2. peruse
  3. review
Verb
  • Simpler items may include proofreading text and summarizing documents, while more complex prompts include writing computer code and analyzing data.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Someone who used Claude to proofread, translate or summarise their work may produce output that carries the mark, even though the underlying text is their own.
    — Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of proofread
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  • After lunch, peruse the goodies in the shop, which range from cases of hot dogs to hot dog stuffies.
    — Amy Cavanaugh, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • After perusing the pecan and cinnamon rolls, Kinney makes her way through the crowded diner.
    — Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of peruse
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  • Gartenberg said she's also seen some reviewers use AI to review submissions, reducing the quality of the screening process.
    — TODD WALLACK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The administration should review Latino recruitment, hiring, advancement and retention agency by agency, using appropriate labor-market benchmarks.
    — Aldrin Rafael Bonilla, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of review

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“Reread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reread. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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