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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Until the original premises of transatlantic policy are reconsidered, the relationship will continue to suffer from the same fundamental problems.—
JENNIFER KAVANAGH,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Sep. 2025
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Lower-income families are most at risk of being pushed into higher-cost private markets or reconsidering attendance altogether, as Fortune highlights with concerns from policy analysts about reduced access and protections relative to federal loans.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Netflix is revisiting the case of Ed Gein in season 3 of Monster, Ryan Murphy’s true crime anthology.—
Aya Al-Hakim,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Thomas later recommended revisiting Obergefell when concurring with Alito’s majority opinion in Dobbs.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
6 Oct. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Reweigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reweigh. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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