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as in revisiting
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 examining
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 reviewing
The committee is currently reviewing feedback from the public comment phase, which ended late last year.
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Ana Castelain, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
As a result, regulators are rightfully reviewing their policies—ones that focus on truly sustainable sources of power.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Her conclusion comes even as Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said the county’s attorneys were still reviewing their own options Tuesday in response to an outpouring from residents at a Tuesday county commission meeting seeking to stop the potential facility.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Tax relief firms typically help with tasks like reviewing IRS notices, gathering financial paperwork and communicating with the IRS on a taxpayer’s behalf.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Irvin said the village’s plan commission/zoning board of appeals is actively reviewing potential development, particularly in the area known as Block Two, bordered by North, Walnut, Scranton, and Oak avenues.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Art of Stories has some writers on board and is still reviewing others.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Chinese officials are reviewing Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus for possible technology control violations, FT reported on Tuesday.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
This is what scientists at Kings College London, in collaboration with researchers at the University of Southampton, found when reviewing the prescription-only external Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation (TNS) System that was approved in 2019 by the FDA.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
Ana Castelain, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
As a result, regulators are rightfully reviewing their policies—ones that focus on truly sustainable sources of power.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Her conclusion comes even as Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said the county’s attorneys were still reviewing their own options Tuesday in response to an outpouring from residents at a Tuesday county commission meeting seeking to stop the potential facility.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Tax relief firms typically help with tasks like reviewing IRS notices, gathering financial paperwork and communicating with the IRS on a taxpayer’s behalf.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Irvin said the village’s plan commission/zoning board of appeals is actively reviewing potential development, particularly in the area known as Block Two, bordered by North, Walnut, Scranton, and Oak avenues.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Art of Stories has some writers on board and is still reviewing others.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Chinese officials are reviewing Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus for possible technology control violations, FT reported on Tuesday.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
This is what scientists at Kings College London, in collaboration with researchers at the University of Southampton, found when reviewing the prescription-only external Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation (TNS) System that was approved in 2019 by the FDA.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reviewing
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Recently, Parvaz Madadi has undergone a painful process of revisiting her past work and memories.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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This could be trying something new, confronting a fear, revisiting a difficult conversation or stepping outside a familiar identity.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The study was helmed by a group of German scientists examining the effects of ocean acidity.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
26 Jan. 2026
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Future studies will focus on improving the model, testing the system in larger groups and examining how real-time physiological data can inform care outside the clinic.—
Mayo Clinic News Network,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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This may require redefining success, reconsidering metrics, or redesigning workflows.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Dodge said the developer is reconsidering those plans, providing no updates.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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Speaking of safety, the robot is also capable of scanning its surroundings and avoiding contact with other equipment or people.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Bizzi’s research, done over four years, involved scanning hundreds of books, reports and articles.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Smith, surveying the audience, knows they are locked in.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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While many Americans use drones for fun, racing them competitively or using them to capture sweeping panoramic videos, many have grown to rely on the cheap drones for business purposes — from surveying whale blowholes to pollinating cornfields.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
18 Jan. 2026
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Bodycam video shows New Haven, Indiana, police officers inspecting the scene at the bottom of the staircase in the Davis' home.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Chuky was inspecting the rifle, turning it over in his hands.—
Jonathan Miles,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Interestingly, the clip of the penguin proved something of a Rorschach test, with some viewing the creature as a lonely outcast, and others interpreting the penguin’s journey as a quest for adventure.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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More than any live-action Marvel show that Disney+ has produced before, Wonder Man accomplishes what Netflix did with Jessica Jones and FX did with Legion (while also creating a much lighter viewing experience).—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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