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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
Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Want to stay up to date on IndieWire’s film reviews and critical thoughts?
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
Shipments resumed in January of 2024, but kept getting interrupted by a series of reviews by China regulators.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 14 May 2026
For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026
The rankings are based on verified diner reviews submitted through the platform.
—Evan Moore
may 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Finally, conduct routine internal reviews, and explore structural and procedural changes accordingly.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
But most of that money has yet to be released, waiting for various agency reviews and approvals.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Regulatory reviews for Moderna's flu shot are also underway in the EU, Canada and Australia.
—Sneha S K, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 May 2026
The stay is in place until next week while the high court reviews emergency appeals.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
The commission reviews any major change to the outside of historic buildings.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Florida’s Board of Medicine reviews sensitive medical material involving practitioner complaints and their members’ names are public.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
The couple then reviews every request to ensure that no guests are arriving uninvited.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
The medical consultant reviews medical records received from providers for services to beneficiaries of the California Medical Assistance Program.
—Angela Rodriguez
may 3, Sacbee.com, 3 May 2026
The academy’s Board of Governors reviews its rules annually.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The local Drought Management Advisory Group reviews data every other week and will update its restriction recommendations as conditions change.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Noun
Safety depends heavily on choosing the right doctor, understanding credentials and researching reviews and recommendations before booking treatment abroad.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
Want to stay up to date on IndieWire’s film reviews and critical thoughts?
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
Shipments resumed in January of 2024, but kept getting interrupted by a series of reviews by China regulators.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 14 May 2026
For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026
The rankings are based on verified diner reviews submitted through the platform.
—Evan Moore
may 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Finally, conduct routine internal reviews, and explore structural and procedural changes accordingly.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
But most of that money has yet to be released, waiting for various agency reviews and approvals.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Regulatory reviews for Moderna's flu shot are also underway in the EU, Canada and Australia.
—Sneha S K, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Verb
There’s also the multi-state litigation against Nexstar-Tegna, which has stymied the integration of the two local TV station groups as the court reviews the claims that the tie-up is anticompetitive.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 May 2026
The stay is in place until next week while the high court reviews emergency appeals.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
The commission reviews any major change to the outside of historic buildings.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Florida’s Board of Medicine reviews sensitive medical material involving practitioner complaints and their members’ names are public.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
The couple then reviews every request to ensure that no guests are arriving uninvited.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
The medical consultant reviews medical records received from providers for services to beneficiaries of the California Medical Assistance Program.
—Angela Rodriguez
may 3, Sacbee.com, 3 May 2026
The academy’s Board of Governors reviews its rules annually.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The local Drought Management Advisory Group reviews data every other week and will update its restriction recommendations as conditions change.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reviews
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The best termite prevention methods are moisture control, removal of debris and firewood near the home, and regular inspections for activity.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 May 2026
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State compliance data shows the center had no citations on its last two inspections on March 20 and April 17.—
Lina Ruiz
May 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Part hopeful family drama, part epic survival tale, and part origin story of the American West, this fresh adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s iconic semi-autobiographical Little House books offers a kaleidoscopic view of the struggles and triumphs of those who shaped the frontier.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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Throughout the day, the museum shop highlights books and materials connected to Opal Lee’s life and work, adding another layer to the celebration.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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The critiques irked Pelosi, a powerful force in California politics.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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The title, from which the band also draws its name, describes the pay bump workers are mandated to get in times of economic flux, setting the table for the band’s ever-unsparing critiques of life under capitalism.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
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The roster changed, too, with most of the alterations on the defensive side to try to improve the pass rush and overhaul the linebacking corps, and with first-round draft pick Sonny Styles now serving as the group’s new quarterback.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Smith said her daughter has been coming to the location every month since January to get alterations on her prom dress.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Her new novel revisits those topics with the same intelligence and wit.—
Michael Schaub,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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For the footwear offering, Klincewicz revisits two archival silhouettes, the Old Skool 36 and Style 31 with the use of new textures and personal artistic details.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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The Fed surveys a broad range of market contacts each spring and fall, and the Spring 2026 results paint a picture of a market grappling with an unusually wide range of tail risks.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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Donaldson, who has popped by to film a check-in with the contestants, surveys the chaos.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
6 May 2026
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The incumbent has conducted fewer than 50 audits and reports during his tenure, which compares to more than 200 reports and audits conducted during his predecessor’s first term.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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The controller uses audits and reports to hold entities and other governmental agencies accountable.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The gala’s funds support acquisitions of garments and accessories, but also the institute’s reference library, which holds over 800 periodicals and 1,500 designer files pertaining to the history of fashion and clothing, dating back to the sixteenth century.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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In Near, the Court considered the constitutionality of a Minnesota public nuisance statute that allowed authorities to shut down scandalous and defamatory periodicals.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 Apr. 2026
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