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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
Justin Kroll, Deadline, 31 May 2025
But the federal review noted that associations between normal levels of fluoride and children’s IQ are less consistent.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
ArsTechnica, 1 June 2025
Analysis by the nonpartisan Brennan Center for Justice found 30 cases of noncitizens suspected of voting in the 2024 general election reported by election officials out of 23.5 million votes cast in the 42 jurisdictions reviewed.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 1 June 2025
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Noun
After launching Artists Equity in November 2022, Damon and Affleck released the company’s first film, Air, in spring 2023 to strong reviews and a solid box office performance.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 31 May 2025
But the federal review noted that associations between normal levels of fluoride and children’s IQ are less consistent.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
Verb
Apple may also review a subset of the transcripts of your interactions and this ... may be kept beyond two years for the ongoing improvements of products and services.
—ArsTechnica, 1 June 2025
Analysis by the nonpartisan Brennan Center for Justice found 30 cases of noncitizens suspected of voting in the 2024 general election reported by election officials out of 23.5 million votes cast in the 42 jurisdictions reviewed.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for review
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The Orioles got what in retrospect were career seasons from journeymen pitchers to bolster their young line-up that the league had not yet figured out how to handle.—
Paul Bledsoe,
Baltimore Sun,
21 May 2025
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In retrospect Biden should have done a James K. Polk, who didn’t seek a second term.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
20 May 2025
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Though an agreement was made in March of 2021 to extend the treaty, after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February of 2022 and Russia’s subsequent refusal to submit to on-site inspections several months later, Moscow officially stopped participating in the treaty the following February.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Quotas for onsite inspections have risen from 5% to 20% of applicants.—
Niamh Rowe,
Quartz,
28 May 2025
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Vandersloot, 36, was a fixture in the Sky’s history books long before the game.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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In something of a grand gesture, Caleb Williams stood at a lectern Wednesday to explain that excerpts from an upcoming book were old news.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Whereas some queens are entering All Stars misjudging what kept them from winning, Kerri is spot-on about her issue: not showing herself that same care and getting defeated at critiques.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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From critiques about her outfits to rave reviews about her lip tints and even comparisons to her husband’s former girlfriends, Hailey is frequently being discussed by admirers and internet trolls alike.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
22 May 2025
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This alteration is a win for hardliners who have for days been pushing for steeper spending cuts to be included in the package.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
22 May 2025
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Razor was charged with criminal possession of a firearm, weapons in a motor vehicle, alteration of a serial number, operating under suspension and possession of narcotics.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
21 May 2025
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Just over 20 years since its release, Mariah Carey has revisited her chart-topping tenth album, unveiling The Emancipation of Mimi (20th Anniversary Edition).—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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Minnesota had major interest in Durant at the trade deadline, and the two teams could revisit talks over the offseason.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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The researchers also examined more than 2,700 genomes of modern plague samples from Asia, Africa, and North and South America.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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The researchers examined data from the U.S. Drug-Induced Liver Injury Network between 2004 and 2022.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
2 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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