as in to reconsider
to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
the new study is leading doctors and nutritionists to reweigh the benefits of some dietary supplements
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Recent Examples of reweigh
Rather than agree to hear the case, the justices set aside the 8th Circuit’s ruling and told its judges to reweigh evidence suggesting the use of force violated the 4th Amendment.
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Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2021
Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reweigh
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Even if a state court vacates his conviction, that would simply allow an immigration judge to reconsider his case.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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An April poll by YouGov and The Points Guy found that 24% of Americans had reconsidered travel plans as a result of recent events.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Polish the pitch, revisit a long-range goal, or refine something before presenting it.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Spending with intention, saving automatically, investing consistently, and revisiting decisions over time can provide confidence, clarity, and direction.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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This story was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education, and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Before publishing, journalists reviewed this content in compliance with McClatchy Media’s AI policy.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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“Reweigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reweigh. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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