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

After reviewing the evidence, an internal review board was divided on whether Garcia-Alamilla was justified in using deadly force. — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Finding relevant evidence may require searching multiple databases, reviewing individual studies, and comparing current clinical guidelines. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Vienna police launched an extensive search for the suspects and were reviewing surveillance footage. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026

What historical or cultural context should someone creating or reviewing content understand? — Sonia Thompson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

García Luna pledged to restore independence and public confidence in the Public Ministry and began reviewing cases involving officials, journalists, and others who alleged that they had been politically persecuted under the previous administration. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026

Wilkinson disagreed on that count, too, saying the FCC guidance is not a final order because the FCC is still reviewing the candidates’ application. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026

In his valedictory address, Rajan attacked successive governments for mismanaging the BBC by repeatedly reviewing its operations without properly addressing the forces that are contributing to its decline. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026

Kushner has good reason to challenge UEFA’s demand for evidence, given that the NBA is reviewing him and his pending purchase of the Los Angeles Lakers before granting approval. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026