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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Julie Carr Smyth,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Video evidence is valuable, but reviewing it manually can take hours.
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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.
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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.
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Ryan McBain,
STAT,
2 July 2026
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.
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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reviewing
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Furthermore, distinguish yourself by revisiting past issues with solutions, showcasing continuous growth.
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The 1980s, fortunately, brought with them a feminism committed to revisiting and recovering the literary canon of women writers.
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Drill Tech-Obayashi alleges Yuba Water is steering that investigation away from examining its own operational decisions while focusing instead on the contractor’s work.
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The story reported that the victims had completed a safety course, while also examining state requirements and the large share of California boaters who had not.
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Harry Kane is reportedly reconsidering his Bayern Munich future after FC Barcelona made contact, sparking doubts in his camp.
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But even the wealthiest buyers are reconsidering their purchases, says Jason Gong, the founder of the watch community Complecto.
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Nashville — Steve Crook squints through the sun, scanning his surroundings with precision.
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And by passing footage to police rather than scanning them, Gabriel positions itself to avoid responsibility for the misidentifications that follow, says Pablo Nunes, director of the Center for Studies on Public Safety and Citizenship, a non-governmental organization based in Rio de Janeiro.
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The British established control of Florida after the French and Indian War but left little lasting footprint in what is now Miami beyond surveying the region and developing plans for future settlement.
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Killian is part of a group surveying PE teachers about the amount of physical activity opportunities available in their schools.
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Rux used to work as a mechanical engineer inspecting roads for cracks that result from use and weathering.
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Bud Carpenter walked up to join Ed and me in inspecting the prize.
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The latter is specialized in channel publishing, programming and editorial curation, and shaping premium and brand-safe viewing environments designed to enhance discoverability and drive audience engagement across FAST and AVOD platforms.
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Kids programming accounted for nearly 22 percent of all Netflix viewing last year, the streamer says, and Gabby’s is among its standouts.
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“Reviewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reviewing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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