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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
Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.
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Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The Seventh Circuit’s opinion underscored that the judiciary retains a role in reviewing statutory conditions for troop deployment, while the New York decision reaffirmed congressional mandates that security grants be based on risk assessment rather than political considerations.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The video—which Tranter later took down—seemed like yet another sign that the art of reviewing the arts was in a strange state.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2025
One of the joys of reviewing movies is witnessing a longtime filmmaker’s artistic breakthrough, as has happened with Kelly Reichardt.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025
Girbal and Lukasik are reviewing prototypes for bags.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
Reed Partridge, the government’s legislative auditor and the former interim ethics administrator, confirmed that the ethics commission was reviewing the claim, as well as a separate claim involving whether Lopez made lewd gestures during a public meeting.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2025
Mayor John McCann said the city took extra precautions in reviewing the proposal, noting lessons learned from older battery facilities that experienced fires in Otay Mesa and Escondido.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
Insurance companies — in Wagner’s case, Aetna — automatically downgrade the claims a doctor sends them to a lower tier of reimbursement, without actually reviewing details about the visit itself.
—Kenzi Abou-Sabe, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The Seventh Circuit’s opinion underscored that the judiciary retains a role in reviewing statutory conditions for troop deployment, while the New York decision reaffirmed congressional mandates that security grants be based on risk assessment rather than political considerations.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The video—which Tranter later took down—seemed like yet another sign that the art of reviewing the arts was in a strange state.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2025
One of the joys of reviewing movies is witnessing a longtime filmmaker’s artistic breakthrough, as has happened with Kelly Reichardt.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025
Girbal and Lukasik are reviewing prototypes for bags.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
Reed Partridge, the government’s legislative auditor and the former interim ethics administrator, confirmed that the ethics commission was reviewing the claim, as well as a separate claim involving whether Lopez made lewd gestures during a public meeting.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2025
Mayor John McCann said the city took extra precautions in reviewing the proposal, noting lessons learned from older battery facilities that experienced fires in Otay Mesa and Escondido.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
Insurance companies — in Wagner’s case, Aetna — automatically downgrade the claims a doctor sends them to a lower tier of reimbursement, without actually reviewing details about the visit itself.
—Kenzi Abou-Sabe, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reviewing
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Delhi is motivated by revisiting historical connections with Afghanistan, securing potential economic and trade access to Central Asia, and establishing a friendly presence on Pakistan’s western flank with potential strategic benefits.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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Fronting the Roots, D’Angelo instead splashed around metal, reggae, and funk tunes in a set that was more interested in mapping out influences for his songwriting than revisiting any of it.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
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Pritzker suggested that the Illinois Attorney General and local state’s attorneys may be examining allegations of misconduct and wrongdoing within DHS.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Several films offer immediate responses to critical current events, while others take time to reflect, examining the social realities and challenges shaping people’s lives today.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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According to recent reports, Trump may be reconsidering his decision to rescind Isaacman’s nomination to lead NASA, so a huge nuclear propulsion advocate may soon lead the world’s premier space agency.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
15 Oct. 2025
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The agency is also reconsidering bans on solvents called TCE and PCE, which are linked to Parkinson’s disease.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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Kurt's key takeaways Apple's new Preview app in iOS 26 makes editing and scanning documents easier than ever.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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My process involves regularly scanning for stocks achieving new three-month highs.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
16 Oct. 2025
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Operators should also follow federal aviation rules when using drones for tasks like mapping, surveying or capturing images at public events.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
15 Oct. 2025
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After surveying full-time employees at 1,150 companies, the researchers found that workslop is flowing in all directions inside firms.—
Lila MacLellan,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Other violations, like the Israel army’s killing of six Palestinian civilians inspecting their homes after the ceasefire was announced, aren’t anomalies.—
Faisal J. Abbas,
semafor.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Footage and images released by the Chilean Navy on the social-media platform X in recent days show Iquique's maritime authority inspecting foreign fishing vessels off the city to verify their compliance with legal regulations and international agreements.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Elementary school students spent more time in front of the TV than in school, viewing thousands of commercials for sugary cereals, candies and fast foods every year.—
Alice Callahan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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So, when viewing the Raiders’ expectations for running back Ashton Jeanty this season, Bowers is the right man to ask about carrying that load while getting acclimated to the NFL at the same time.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Reviewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reviewing. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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