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 official also told Reuters that Washington was reviewing the proposal but ​declined to provide further details. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

The pipeline also generated candidate patches, with human security researchers reviewing the findings before they were reported to maintainers. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026

Investigators are reviewing dashboard camera footage and other video recorded by drivers and bystanders. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026

The commission oversees construction on federal land in the city and began reviewing the arch plan in June. — Matthew Daly, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Audits involve reviewing ballots in 10% of precincts in every county. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026

Lawyers no longer need to spend days reviewing thousands of contracts for diligence issues that software can flag in minutes. — Will Hausberg, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026

As of this month, 50 people identified on the list still work for the government, the Post found, by reviewing LinkedIn profiles, federal employment data and social media. — Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026

Meanwhile, state officials are reviewing ETS's compliance with applicable data security requirements and its contractual obligations. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026