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as in retrospect
a usually critical look at a past event
a review of yesterday's football game gave us a lot of good ideas on how to improve for the next one
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as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
took the car to her mechanic for a complete mechanical review before she decided to sell it
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as in book
a publication that appears at regular intervals
had his poetry published in a literary review
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as in critique
an essay evaluating or analyzing something
a harsh movie review of an expected summer blockbuster
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as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different
the company decided that the 100-year-old office building could use a review
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as in to revisit
to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
since we can't follow that plan, we'll have to review our options and decide on something else
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as in to examine
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
a consultant was brought in to review our security procedures
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Recent Examples of review
Book Marks
june 13, Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
The latest fashion news, beauty coverage, celebrity style, fashion week updates, culture reviews, and videos on Vogue.com.
—Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 13 June 2025
Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
In the notice, which was reviewed by Forbes, Aldridge informed the committee that OIG would be winding down its caseload.
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Noun
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june 13, Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
The latest fashion news, beauty coverage, celebrity style, fashion week updates, culture reviews, and videos on Vogue.com.
—Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 13 June 2025
Verb
For example, even Trump was shocked and in dismay when Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was allegedly considering allowing Musk into a high-level meeting to review our war plans against China, which happens to be a major source of Musk’s business.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
In the notice, which was reviewed by Forbes, Aldridge informed the committee that OIG would be winding down its caseload.
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for review
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The ground has been prepared for them; the path clear only in retrospect.—
Deborah Baker
June 3,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2025
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Our society tends to admire the value of motherhood in retrospect.—
Audrey Ingram,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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No action was taken from the inspection beyond citations for safety violations against the vessel, said Lt. Nicolina Converso, a spokesperson for the Coast Guard’s Seventh District, which includes the Southeast and the Caribbean.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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Businesses in both states performed almost identically, with those nearest the border passing at least 95% of inspections on average.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Noun
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From dropping chart-topping solo singles to racking up awards from around the world, alongside new projects like his own photo book, unexpected duets, and charity donations, V’s military service period still managed to be a springboard for creativity and generosity.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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In his book, Harry laid bare embarrassing details about the House of Windsor and wrote candidly of his sibling rivalry with William, heir to the British throne.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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From sharp insights to thoughtful critiques, your comments have brought fresh perspectives that deepen the debate.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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However, Austen’s broader critique of novelistic convention also applies to the much less potboilerish novels of such authors as Frances Burney and Samuel Richardson.—
Adelle Waldman,
New Yorker,
31 May 2025
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The final legislation is expected to reflect alterations from ongoing negotiations.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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His evolution required alterations to his left-handed swing, learning how to channel his emotions, and even a few wake-up calls.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Verb
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It’s been a really interesting sort of experiment to revisit a character in the different phases of her life.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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The rest is history that's being revisited in the new documentary Boy George & Culture Club, premiering June 5 at the Tribeca Festival.—
Jeremy Helligar,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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The report examines how, say, the cellphone is often giving a one-sided perspective of a story brimming with multiple angles and voices.—
David Silverberg,
JSTOR Daily,
13 June 2025
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Jurors would listen to witnesses, examine evidence and then name a suspect.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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Biden said age criticisms 'took on a life of its own' In the months since his November 2024 loss, questions over the impact of his age and perceived physical deterioration have not gone away, as the Democratic Party continues its retrospection of the defeat.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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But framing Paul American as a retrospection on labor, with the boys and their family and their lackeys gassing them up over and over, just isn’t that interesting.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2025
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