as in to reconsider
to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
in light of your broken leg, we should reexamine our decision to go on a hiking vacation this summer
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Recent Examples of reexamine
The attack marked the beginning of a wave of extremist violence that forced France to reexamine its security measures.
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
That's especially the case if a locality's minimum wage was tied to inflation years ago and has not been reexamined since.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 1 Jan. 2025
Diverse teams, according to research, reexamine facts more often and remain objective.
—Phillimon Zongo, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Riding the wave of unrest, accusations and demands for transparency previously made by political rivals are set to be reexamined.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Dec. 2024
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
That's especially the case if a locality's minimum wage was tied to inflation years ago and has not been reexamined since.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 1 Jan. 2025
Diverse teams, according to research, reexamine facts more often and remain objective.
—Phillimon Zongo, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Riding the wave of unrest, accusations and demands for transparency previously made by political rivals are set to be reexamined.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reexamine
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Mid-Air Confusion The suggestion created confusion, eventually forcing her to reconsider the fairness of her request.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The sun and Pluto are joining forces in Aquarius — shaking up your curious third house of communication, thought processes and immediate surroundings — inspiring you to reconsider your approach to communication and individuals in your local community.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Ahead, revisit some of The Jeffersons' most memorable guest stars.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Similarly, fashion brands at the fair doubled down on classicism, revisiting heritage menswear codes with a global perspective, adding references and craftmanship from a multitude of cultures and subcultures.—
Alex Badia,
WWD,
17 Jan. 2025
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But the vaccine skeptic has faced pushback from public health experts as senators ready to review the nomination.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Association board expects to review the results and next steps at its March meeting.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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