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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 moratorium prevents DeKalb County from accepting new data center applications while leaders continue reviewing possible regulations.
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Jamal Goss, CBS News, 10 June 2026
At a state level, legislators are reviewing sales tax exemptions for certain large data centers that could cost the state billions by 2028.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
The Federal Communication Commission is also reviewing foreign financing in the deal after the company petitioned for a waiver to allow the investors to own nearly half the combined company.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
The Commission of Investigation and Accusation, which operates within Colombia's lower house of Congress, is responsible for reviewing complaints and potential criminal or disciplinary charges against high-ranking government officials.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Meanwhile, the DeKalb County Commissioners are reportedly reviewing local rules and ordinances after residents raised concerns during a public meeting on June 8.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
My trusty spreadsheet found a key reason when reviewing 2025 labor productivity data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for 50 states and the District of Columbia.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Sacramento County coordinated with First Step Communities to open the respite center after reviewing forecasts from the National Weather Service in Sacramento.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Paxton’s office is currently reviewing Lululemon’s Restricted Substances List (RSL) and its internal testing protocols.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Jamal Goss, CBS News, 10 June 2026
At a state level, legislators are reviewing sales tax exemptions for certain large data centers that could cost the state billions by 2028.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
The Federal Communication Commission is also reviewing foreign financing in the deal after the company petitioned for a waiver to allow the investors to own nearly half the combined company.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
The Commission of Investigation and Accusation, which operates within Colombia's lower house of Congress, is responsible for reviewing complaints and potential criminal or disciplinary charges against high-ranking government officials.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Meanwhile, the DeKalb County Commissioners are reportedly reviewing local rules and ordinances after residents raised concerns during a public meeting on June 8.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
My trusty spreadsheet found a key reason when reviewing 2025 labor productivity data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for 50 states and the District of Columbia.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Sacramento County coordinated with First Step Communities to open the respite center after reviewing forecasts from the National Weather Service in Sacramento.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Paxton’s office is currently reviewing Lululemon’s Restricted Substances List (RSL) and its internal testing protocols.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reviewing
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Continue your relationship through memories Your pet may be gone physically, but revisiting memories can help keep your bond alive.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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In the current era of Big Brother, in which one big alliance ofetn mows down the rest of the house with little-to-no resistance, revisiting a season-long duel between two distinct teams is even more refreshing.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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The researchers compared groups of mice with higher and lower survival rates, examining differences in their gut microbiomes, the amount of bacteria in their blood and organs, and other cellular markers, according to the study press release.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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The five-part historical series examining the founding challenges and future of American democracy − executive-produced by Tom Hanks − debuts its trailer exclusively on USA TODAY before streaming June 24.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Her top priorities include having a balanced budget, reconsidering tax revenue strategies and working on development issues.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Sylvia Sims Bolton, 1st Ward, is reconsidering whether to seek reelection next year.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2026
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At launch, Netflix says the game will take over every subscriber’s home screen — giving it the widest possible marketing campaign — and users will instantly be able to play after scanning the QR code with their phone.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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The words were insinuating, territorial, postwar code from a man to anyone not scanning as local.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Under a tree stand two campus police officers in full gear and sunglasses, arms folded across their chests, surveying the crowd.—
Zinzi Clemmons,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The final phase will relocate these tests over communities, with NASA surveying residents on their impressions of the airplane’s noise.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
6 June 2026
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Kim appeared to test that potential tolerance in the lead-up to Xi’s arrival, inspecting a missile manufacturer over the weekend and a new plant that manufactures weapons-grade nuclear material days earlier.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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That includes opening hatches, inspecting anchors and using high-temperature water to destroy any aquatic invasive species, said officials.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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According to China Daily, several Chinese automakers and battery manufacturers are accelerating commercialization efforts, viewing the technology as a practical path toward improved battery performance without the manufacturing challenges associated with fully solid-state designs.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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These advancements are made possible with Spectrum’s fiber broadband network and industry-leading reliability and speed, which delivers the fastest and most reliable Internet*, keeping game day viewing seamless and exciting.—
Dennis Johnson,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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“Reviewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reviewing. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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