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
Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said during a press conference on Wednesday that officials are reviewing the company’s decision to approve the expedition after forecasts warned of extreme conditions.
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Noe Padilla, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Cops were reviewing the surveillance footage in an attempt to figure out how the shooting unfolded and identify the killer.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Police were now reviewing security cameras to try to figure out who, if anyone, was responsible for breaking it off a second time.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 17 Feb. 2026
According to The Athletic, the Eastern District is reviewing whether MLBPA officials used licensing money or equity to improperly enrich themselves.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
Investigators have been reviewing surveillance video footage from local Walmart locations, Nanos said.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, an Ohio State committee is reviewing a second formal request to remove Wexner’s name from multiple campus buildings, including the football team’s practice facility.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
The Associated Press and other media organizations are still reviewing millions of pages of documents, many of them previously confidential.
—Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Noe Padilla, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Cops were reviewing the surveillance footage in an attempt to figure out how the shooting unfolded and identify the killer.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Police were now reviewing security cameras to try to figure out who, if anyone, was responsible for breaking it off a second time.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 17 Feb. 2026
According to The Athletic, the Eastern District is reviewing whether MLBPA officials used licensing money or equity to improperly enrich themselves.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
Investigators have been reviewing surveillance video footage from local Walmart locations, Nanos said.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, an Ohio State committee is reviewing a second formal request to remove Wexner’s name from multiple campus buildings, including the football team’s practice facility.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
The Associated Press and other media organizations are still reviewing millions of pages of documents, many of them previously confidential.
—Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reviewing
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Fans are revisiting Robert Duvall's final social media posts before his death at 95 years old.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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During that time, the McCoys were locked in a fight worth revisiting now, on the 50th anniversary of the Coastal Act.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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As a rule, examining Polish posters of this ilk, and trying to guess which films are being publicized, is a deliciously difficult sport.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Dallas Morning News is launching a reader survey as part of a project examining how affordable parenthood is in North Texas — and where families feel the biggest strain.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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An interview with Nerio Alessandri, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Technogym, will leave you reconsidering your health regimen.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Why silver investing has gained momentum in 2026 The extraordinary silver rally that pushed prices to new highs before the recent correction reflects several converging forces that have investors reconsidering the white metal's role in their portfolios.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The drones automatically adapt scanning parameters based on environmental conditions while stabilizing flight to counter strong airflow inside freezer aisles.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Once active, nearby cameras begin scanning automatically.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Ed Cooley’s head was on a swivel during the national anthem Saturday night, surveying the crowd at Gampel Pavilion.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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After surveying the market and their meager remaining financial resources, the Rangers signed Canha to a minor league contract with an invite to spring training.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Engineers were expected to purge the rocket of liquid propellants during the weekend and continue inspecting ground equipment before replacing a filter suspected to be the cause of the problem.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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This includes checking for the aforementioned signs, such as yellow leaves, spots, speckles, and stickiness, but most importantly, inspecting the plants for bugs and eggs on their leaves, containers, and surrounding areas.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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The film will therefore be available for viewing in several formats, with some showings shifting between aspect ratios depending on the emotion and intensity of a scene in select theaters – another first.—
Quincy Bowie,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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With the exception for ADA viewing zones, chairs are not allowed in Platinum viewing areas.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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