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
Kelce shared a carousel of mouthwatering snapshots of the shop's doughnuts, along with videos of him reviewing them while interacting with Bulloch and customers.
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Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Healey said reviewing the documents will not be completed before the two-day nominating convention opens Friday at Mohegan Sun but soon after, Healey said.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2026
Several state attorneys general have been reviewing the transaction and considering legal action.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry said authorities were reviewing the situation to determine the legality of the activity.
—Eileen Ng, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Before Michelin, Forbes has been rating and reviewing North Carolina restaurants for years, honoring top luxury hotels and restaurants.
—Drew Jackson, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
While Maersk is currently reviewing whether to make a return to the Red Sea, Hapag-Lloyd appeared less enthusiastic about the prospects.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Pompano Beach has also been studying the matter, extending its contract for one year while reviewing costs.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Coach Mitch Johnson must have known the Spurs needed to get the De’Aaron Fox-Victor Wembanyama pick-and-roll going more after reviewing Game 1.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Healey said reviewing the documents will not be completed before the two-day nominating convention opens Friday at Mohegan Sun but soon after, Healey said.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2026
Several state attorneys general have been reviewing the transaction and considering legal action.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry said authorities were reviewing the situation to determine the legality of the activity.
—Eileen Ng, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Before Michelin, Forbes has been rating and reviewing North Carolina restaurants for years, honoring top luxury hotels and restaurants.
—Drew Jackson, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
While Maersk is currently reviewing whether to make a return to the Red Sea, Hapag-Lloyd appeared less enthusiastic about the prospects.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Pompano Beach has also been studying the matter, extending its contract for one year while reviewing costs.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Coach Mitch Johnson must have known the Spurs needed to get the De’Aaron Fox-Victor Wembanyama pick-and-roll going more after reviewing Game 1.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reviewing
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Fueled by the continuous wave of Y2K nostalgia, fashion fans are have been revisiting the lower rise silhouettes that dominated the late '90s and early 2000s, while styling them in a more wearable, modern way.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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That 33-30 OT banger is worth revisiting, even if both rosters have changed in the subsequent years.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Investigators are examining possible anti-Islamic writings found in the car where police found the dead suspects, two senior law enforcement officials said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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Michael Spence, who oversees the Washington side of Pirro’s office, also said prosecutors are examining whether parents living in Maryland or Virginia could potentially face liability if their children travel into Washington to participate in the disturbances.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
18 May 2026
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The Democratic governors of Hawaii, New Mexico and Oregon who at first said no to the program are now also reportedly reconsidering.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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As a result, many are reconsidering their career paths.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Gonce would call and call, scanning the street, her mind racing.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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The Kansas City Chiefs' 2026-2027 schedule dropped on May 14 and Swifties are already scanning the calendar — including ticket sites — for home games as the superstar eyes a potential return to Arrowhead Stadium for a fourth season.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The device was discovered Wednesday by divers surveying the Converse Reservoir dam in Mobile County for routine repair and maintenance, prompting a notification to the sheriff’s office and a multi-agency response, including the FBI, according to the Mobile Area Water and Sewer System (MAWSS).—
Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Researchers spent three weeks surveying the area and collected specimens of the fish now known as Solenostomus snuffleupagus.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Under federal law, funds appropriated by Congress cannot be used to prevent a member of Congress from entering or inspecting a detention facility operated by or for Homeland Security.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The people were found Sunday as workers were inspecting one of the cars, said Jose Baeza, a spokesperson for the Laredo Police Department.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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Joining me to discuss rising production costs, shifts in viewing preferences, and the demise of one of the pillars of late night television is USA TODAY TV Critic Kelly Lawler.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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Arte Museum Busan Available for viewing only for the museum ticket holders.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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