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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
Gisela Salomon, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process.
—Staff Report, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
Chris Sims, IndyStar, 28 Feb. 2026
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor.
—Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 28 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The officer said the review was needed because an inexperienced employee handled James’ initial vetting.
—Gisela Salomon, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process.
—Staff Report, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Indiana editor.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 28 Feb. 2026
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor.
—Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for review
Noun
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Economists say productivity is usually understood better in retrospect, but Greenspan concluded that policymakers should let the economy run hot because anecdotes all pointed to strong productivity aided by the internet.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Should including that card knock off, say, the 1954 rookie Al Kaline, which only became an iconic and valuable card in retrospect?—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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According to a statement from American Airlines, the plane was undergoing a routine inspection in Medellín when the damage to the aircraft was found.—
Jay Blackman,
NBC news,
25 Feb. 2026
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Bring proof of insurance and any required inspection documentation.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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The database does not make clear which of the plaques, maps, films and books ultimately will be removed or recast by the Interior Department, though some have already been axed.—
Karin Brulliard,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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Ultimately, many of these books’ characters are portrayed as avatars of resentment and disaffection, men who seem to fall prey to the rigid vision of masculinity dispensed by real-life adherents to the manosphere.—
Eric Magnuson,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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That was the case for FOX4 movie critic Shawn Edwards, as his 25-year career as a film critique took center stage Saturday night.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 Mar. 2026
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On the internet, that critique is often reduced to the idea that men are problematic—see manspreading, a concept that introduced a feminist interpretation of a previously gender-neutral annoyance by connecting it to men.—
Dan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
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Throttle and transmission shifts have been tweaked for sharper response, while chassis alterations aim to improve handling and steering feel.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
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The challenge, led by Bonta and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, argues Kennedy’s vaccine panel appointments and alterations to the immunization schedule were unlawful.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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In the end, the board members adopted the regulation with the insurer exemption but amended their resolution directing the staff to work with the Department of Insurance and revisit the insurance exemption and consider future rules if existing disclosure requirements are found to be insufficient.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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On the runways, houses like Dior have been revisiting cape silhouettes, sending out a more maximalist version of the fluid layers.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Blood samples gathered at the time were examined for the presence of 11 types of PFAS chemicals.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The report will also examine how other cities implement business taxes.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The system also supports global retrospection.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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The retrospection tortures her.—
Alexandra Rockey Fleming,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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