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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
After reviewing former Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen’s explanation of his abrupt resignation, a Hamilton County judge has agreed to block attorneys’ attempts to question the long-time head of the supermarket giant about his departure from the retailer in open court.
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Alexander Coolidge, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Edison spokesperson Jeff Monford said the utility is reviewing the lawsuits.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Per Metrópoles, local authorities have deemed her death as suspicious and are reviewing security camera footage.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
On Thursday evening, the team was reviewing how many events had been canceled or postponed, Torres Mendivil said.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP, is tasked with reviewing the latest science on vaccines and then making recommendations to the CDC on how they should be used.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Start by reviewing your current customer journey.
—Samuel Darwin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Duke Energy Indiana spokeswoman Angeline Protogere said the utility is still reviewing the court’s opinion.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2025
The Attendance Boundary Committee, which guides those decisions, will spend months reviewing options before a decision is made.
—Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Alexander Coolidge, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Edison spokesperson Jeff Monford said the utility is reviewing the lawsuits.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Per Metrópoles, local authorities have deemed her death as suspicious and are reviewing security camera footage.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
On Thursday evening, the team was reviewing how many events had been canceled or postponed, Torres Mendivil said.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP, is tasked with reviewing the latest science on vaccines and then making recommendations to the CDC on how they should be used.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Start by reviewing your current customer journey.
—Samuel Darwin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Duke Energy Indiana spokeswoman Angeline Protogere said the utility is still reviewing the court’s opinion.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2025
The Attendance Boundary Committee, which guides those decisions, will spend months reviewing options before a decision is made.
—Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 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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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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CoolVu’s expansion also comes at a moment when more Americans are reconsidering traditional career paths thanks to the interplay of artificial intelligence.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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So, like two detectives sniffing a break in a case, Richardson and Soto further investigated, scanning more clips in search of supporting evidence.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, a Gen X employee might dedicate 15 minutes each morning to scanning industry headlines.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
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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Our next steps will involve surveying lenders who currently provide small-dollar loans and hosting a summit to discuss best practices and offer recommendations to the SBA.—
Brock Blake,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Next up, the watchmaker dismantles the movement, carefully inspecting and thoroughly cleaning each part.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
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Use security tools capable of decrypting and inspecting PQC traffic.—
Anand Oswal,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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In addition, residents can check wave height predictions by viewing the NWS Great Lakes Portal, which updates wave heights, wind gusts and air temperature forecasts.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Tricky viewing in Europe From much of Europe, the total lunar eclipse will already be underway at moonrise.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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