1
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
Students passed around videos, glanced at photos and saw close-ups, reviewing every angle of the moment he was shot.
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Rachel Hale, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors are seeking life in prison without parole and are reviewing whether the case qualifies for the death penalty.
—Peter D'abrosca , Stepheny Price , Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
It is thought the decision to dismiss Mandelson was made on Thursday morning at a meeting between Starmer and his foreign secretary, after reviewing the emails.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Duffy is not wrong that a new leader of NASA should be reviewing the agency's decisions, especially in light of the competition between the United States and China, to ensure taxpayers are getting a great return on their investment in the US space agency.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
In exchange for their monthly dues of between $12 and $20, Guild members gain access to the full content machine, reviewing projects in development and occasionally being able to screen rough cuts.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
At the same time as adopting new tools, be sure to invest time in reviewing your current safety policy and procedures.
—Jeff Kiesel, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Edison spokesperson Jeff Monford said the utility is reviewing the lawsuits.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Rachel Hale, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors are seeking life in prison without parole and are reviewing whether the case qualifies for the death penalty.
—Peter D'abrosca , Stepheny Price , Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
It is thought the decision to dismiss Mandelson was made on Thursday morning at a meeting between Starmer and his foreign secretary, after reviewing the emails.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Duffy is not wrong that a new leader of NASA should be reviewing the agency's decisions, especially in light of the competition between the United States and China, to ensure taxpayers are getting a great return on their investment in the US space agency.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
In exchange for their monthly dues of between $12 and $20, Guild members gain access to the full content machine, reviewing projects in development and occasionally being able to screen rough cuts.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
At the same time as adopting new tools, be sure to invest time in reviewing your current safety policy and procedures.
—Jeff Kiesel, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Edison spokesperson Jeff Monford said the utility is reviewing the lawsuits.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reviewing
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Social media was overtaken by the Meg Ryan fall aesthetic a few years back (and cyclically since), but revisiting the rom-coms of decades past in September is not a new concept.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
10 Sep. 2025
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For Bailey, revisiting these programs further revealed the push and pull between authenticity and caricature.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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For those feeling especially upset over this video, Anderson recommends examining those feelings and channeling them in healthy, productive ways.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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To find an exoplanet, the most successful methods have leveraged examining the light from a star that might house them.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
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Chip, the 3-year-old miniature dachshund, was filmed bounding toward the open door but immediately reconsidering after inspecting the dreary conditions outside his home in England.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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After decades of entrenched hostility, there are early, though admittedly fragile, signals that both Lebanon and Syria may be reconsidering their approach to Israel.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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An AppSec assessment can helps uncover these risks by evaluating the effectiveness of existing controls, scanning practices and visibility across the application landscape.—
Rajat Sharma,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Sony and onsemi still dominate SPAD chip technology, while silicon OPA scanning precision, a key process, needs to be improved.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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The easy 1-mile route takes hikers under the bridge—past the spot where George Washington allegedly carved his initials into the rock when surveying the land—and then out to Lace Falls, a 50-foot cascade.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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Damage assessment teams are still surveying the burn area, Cal Fire said, but fire officials said early estimates of crop damage from the blaze were expected to be at least $65 million.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Sizing it up, inspecting it, admiring the craftsmanship.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
10 Sep. 2025
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Chip, the 3-year-old miniature dachshund, was filmed bounding toward the open door but immediately reconsidering after inspecting the dreary conditions outside his home in England.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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From rooftop aquatheaters with massive high-definition screens to sports bars, lounges, and poolside cabanas, the city’s venues are rolling out premium viewing experiences for fans.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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And occultations themselves depend on the viewer's location on Earth, as the viewing angle shifts with latitude.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Reviewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reviewing. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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