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as in retrospects
a usually critical look at a past event
a review of yesterday's football game gave us a lot of good ideas on how to improve for the next one
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as in inspections
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
took the car to her mechanic for a complete mechanical review before she decided to sell it
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as in books
a publication that appears at regular intervals
had his poetry published in a literary review
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as in critiques
an essay evaluating or analyzing something
a harsh movie review of an expected summer blockbuster
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as in alterations
the act, process, or result of making different
the company decided that the 100-year-old office building could use a review
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as in revisits
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 surveys
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 reviews
Chris Lipp, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Brought to you by Book Marks, Lit Hub’s home for book reviews.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Critics seemed to agree with the audience, with reviews praising the direction of Josef Kubota Wladyka, the lead performance of Oscar nominee Rinko Kikuchi and the imaginative dance sequences.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026
Its content features topics on skiing, snowboarding, mountains, ski resorts, travel guides, gear reviews, outdoor events, competitions or festivals and more.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Each regional manager is effectively responsible for thousands of micro-decisions per week, informed by hundreds of reports, dashboards, audits, reviews, and operational signals.
—Michael Wystrach, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
With nearly 5,000 glowing reviews on Amazon, this Aveeno calming serum is a crowdpleaser.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 29 Jan. 2026
The White House did not immediately provide details on how the reopening would be implemented or whether additional security or regulatory reviews would be required before flights resume.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Anthony is also mentioned when Benedict reviews the family finances with his valet, Hatch (Esh Alladi), in the viscount’s absence.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The state Department of Administration, which reviews annexation proposals and issues advisory opinions, concluded the DeForest annexation is not in the public interest because of concerns over how the village would provide water and sewer services for the annexed area.
—Tom Kertscher, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The city’s Community Appearance Board, which reviews building exterior alteration plans, reviewed the hotel’s landscaping plans and has recommended approval.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
The doctor later reviews the note and signs off on it.
—Michelle Andrews, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
From there, you’re matched with a licensed clinician who reviews your intake and—if clinically appropriate—creates a personalized GLP-1 plan.
—Zoe Weiner, Flow Space, 23 Jan. 2026
Jill Lepore reviews a new biography of the country’s leading progressive populist.
—Erin Neil, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
The commission—via its NIL Go platform, created through a partnership with Deloitte—reviews and approves NIL deals on the basis of their fairness and compliance with NCAA rules and the House settlement.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Noun
Her director communicated Amber’s results to senior management and took the credit, giving Amber lackluster performance reviews to keep her from being promoted off the team.
—Chris Lipp, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Brought to you by Book Marks, Lit Hub’s home for book reviews.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Critics seemed to agree with the audience, with reviews praising the direction of Josef Kubota Wladyka, the lead performance of Oscar nominee Rinko Kikuchi and the imaginative dance sequences.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026
Its content features topics on skiing, snowboarding, mountains, ski resorts, travel guides, gear reviews, outdoor events, competitions or festivals and more.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Each regional manager is effectively responsible for thousands of micro-decisions per week, informed by hundreds of reports, dashboards, audits, reviews, and operational signals.
—Michael Wystrach, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
With nearly 5,000 glowing reviews on Amazon, this Aveeno calming serum is a crowdpleaser.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 29 Jan. 2026
The White House did not immediately provide details on how the reopening would be implemented or whether additional security or regulatory reviews would be required before flights resume.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Each year, the Hall reviews the selection process and the composition of the 50-person Selection Committee.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Anthony is also mentioned when Benedict reviews the family finances with his valet, Hatch (Esh Alladi), in the viscount’s absence.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The state Department of Administration, which reviews annexation proposals and issues advisory opinions, concluded the DeForest annexation is not in the public interest because of concerns over how the village would provide water and sewer services for the annexed area.
—Tom Kertscher, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The city’s Community Appearance Board, which reviews building exterior alteration plans, reviewed the hotel’s landscaping plans and has recommended approval.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
The doctor later reviews the note and signs off on it.
—Michelle Andrews, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
From there, you’re matched with a licensed clinician who reviews your intake and—if clinically appropriate—creates a personalized GLP-1 plan.
—Zoe Weiner, Flow Space, 23 Jan. 2026
Jill Lepore reviews a new biography of the country’s leading progressive populist.
—Erin Neil, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
The commission—via its NIL Go platform, created through a partnership with Deloitte—reviews and approves NIL deals on the basis of their fairness and compliance with NCAA rules and the House settlement.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reviews
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The bill would set enforceable health and safety standards, mandating independent inspections and requiring transparency in reporting habitability issues such as water damage, humidity and mold.—
JAMES HERRERA MONTEREY HERALD,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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An immigration detention ombudsman's office was largely de-staffed, as was the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, which performed inspections of family detention facilities.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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In recent years, for example, the United States has seen a wave of right-wing political interference in education focused on banning certain concepts, authors, and books from schools’ libraries and curricula.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Jan. 2026
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Designers seek out furniture, such as chairs, dining tables, and case goods, along with accent items like original art, hardcover books, lamp bases, and brass accessories.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
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The three critiques, however, can guide us toward a more nuanced vision of merit.—
Kenji Yoshino,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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For instance, the show’s portrayal of larger-bodied characters falters, particularly given that body shame is one of its central critiques.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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An Australian study of advanced brain images found significant alterations even among people who had already recovered from mild infections — a possible explanation for cognitive deficits that may persist for years.—
Stephanie Armour,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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An Australian study of advanced brain images found significant alterations even among people who had already recovered from mild infections — a possible explanation for cognitive deficits that may persist for years.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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After a decade of false starts across the industry, Nex Computer revisits the idea of replacing your laptop with a smartphone.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Jan. 2026
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In Harlem revisits a 1972 gathering organized by filmmaker William Greaves, capturing an intimate moment between cultural figures whose influence shaped Black artistic life in America.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
21 Jan. 2026
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Even with the increases, Miami-area prices remain under $3 a gallon and are 28 cents lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy, a national fuel monitoring service that surveys nearly 1,700 stations in South Florida.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2026
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The report surveys a total of 1,900 films released between 2007 and 2025.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
31 Dec. 2025
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Last summer two audits emerged, one state, one federal, each with something urgent to tell us about our state’s child welfare system.—
Sarah Healy Eagan,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
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The tracker will serve voters and viewers as well as the more than 30 new lawmakers who were not in office when many of these audits were issued.—
Julie Watts,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Designate a place near the entryway for all mail, periodicals, and paper forms.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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His houses were featured in such prominent periodicals as Life magazine in the 1950s and Vogue in 1972.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Reviews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reviews. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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