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 case ultimately went to investigators from the Chester County District Attorney's Office, who spent two years reexamining it under Democratic DA Deb Ryan.
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Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025
Their story has been reexamined recently, also with Ryan Murphy.
—Kate Storey, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025
The news compelled other biologists to reexamine their own images of cells.
—Veronique Greenwood, WIRED, 9 Feb. 2025
Crucially, the books that Chihaya reexamines in Bibliophobia are not just those that offered comfort or respite, such as Anne of Green Gables.
—Kristen Martin, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2025
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Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025
Their story has been reexamined recently, also with Ryan Murphy.
—Kate Storey, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025
The news compelled other biologists to reexamine their own images of cells.
—Veronique Greenwood, WIRED, 9 Feb. 2025
Crucially, the books that Chihaya reexamines in Bibliophobia are not just those that offered comfort or respite, such as Anne of Green Gables.
—Kristen Martin, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reexamine
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The February 20 post has been viewed more than 323,000 times, prompting many viewers to reconsider the societal expectations placed on young adults, particularly regarding relationships and milestones.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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What began as a negotiation tactic has created confusion for companies like Ford and General Motors, forcing them to reconsider long-term investments.—
Christopher S. Tang,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Feb. 2025
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Gilmore suggested the council revisit the discussion at the next City Council meeting.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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Trump, meanwhile, on March 1 will revisit whether to impose a 25 percent tariff on Canada.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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While 40-yard dash times, bench press totals and anecdotes from private meetings will be thoroughly reviewed, one of the most recent evaluation metrics — the S2 Cognition test — has a bit of a complicated history.—
Cale Clinton,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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After reviewing body camera footage of the incident as part of its internal investigation, the department recommended that the officer receive a two-day suspension for the improper search allegation.—
Libor Jany,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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