Synonyms of reviewing

reviewing

verb

present participle of review

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• revisiting
• reconsidering
• reexamining
• reevaluating
• rethinking
• reanalyzing
• redefining
• readdressing
• reweighing
• reconceiving
• going over
• reexploring
• amending
• thinking better of
• rehearing
• reassessing
• reconceptualizing
• changing one's mind (about)
• reappraising
• revising
• reimagining
• rectifying
• reenvisioning
• remedying
• restudying
• reinvestigating
• correcting
• emending
• reforming

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• maintaining
• defending
• asserting
• upholding

2

as in examining

to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)

a consultant was brought in to review our security procedures

Synonyms & Similar Words

• examining
• scanning
• surveying
• inspecting
• viewing
• analyzing
• watching
• scrutinizing
• auditing
• overseeing
• checking (out)
• investigating
• exploring
• studying
• going over
• conning
• dissecting
• researching
• noticing
• perusing
• overlooking
• combing
• observing
• classifying
• probing
• parsing
• categorizing
• plumbing
• poring (over)
• delving (into)
• reinspecting
• resurveying
• picking over
• rereviewing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missing
• glancing (at or over)
• skimming

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reviewing

The former Republican governor didn’t state a reason for the flights on air logs, but Fitzpatrick was able to determine reasons for some trips by reviewing old media advisories and news releases. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026

Safety is given to us by intelligence analysts reviewing threats 24 hours a day, by commandos ready to deploy at a moment’s notice, and by leaders who find the courage to make the toughest calls. — Anne Neuberger, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026

Weisberg points to cases like that of Gabby Petito, where ordinary citizens reviewing their own dashcam footage provided the breakthrough investigators needed to find her remains in a remote Wyoming campground. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

After reviewing the security footage, McCurnin noticed the suspect appeared to be traveling on an electric scooter and believed the person likely lived nearby. — Velvet Wu july 1, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

Investigators were reviewing whether the family was reported to any children’s services agencies in the past. — Julie Carr Smyth, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Video evidence is valuable, but reviewing it manually can take hours. — Matthew Polega, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

La Jolla has many local organizations that help guide community life by reviewing proposals, making recommendations and/or implementing local projects. — Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2026

Protections should not depend on teenagers accurately identifying themselves, parents reviewing every interaction, or lawmakers revising statutes at the same pace companies update their models. — Ryan McBain, STAT, 2 July 2026