as in assessing
to think about (something) again in order to decide whether to change your opinion or judgment of it
The doctor reassessed the injury. She convinced him to reassess the issue.
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Recent Examples of reassessing
The new year is a time for reassessing personal behavior, the conduct of others, and our concern for the environment—and once again rededicating ourselves to personal betterment and the advancement of society.
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Michael Isaacson, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Meeting summaries from the Danish Vaccine Council — an expert panel that advises Denmark on vaccine recommendations — from November, 2024 suggest growing interest in reassessing rotavirus, chickenpox and hepatitis B vaccinations.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 5 Jan. 2026
The exits happened gradually as the year progressed, with investors reassessing whether to pay for portfolios that looked meaningfully different from the index, only to be forced to live with the consequences when that difference didn’t pay off.
—Isabelle Lee, Fortune, 27 Dec. 2025
But now some investors are hitting pause, taking profits and reassessing whether those stocks will continue to produce superior returns.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025
Encouragingly, several major funders are now reassessing nuclear, which suggests the tide may be turning.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The fact that the split occurred right after the Baycurrent Classic in Japan suggests Homa might be reassessing his setup as 2026 approaches.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Chris Walti, the former team lead for Tesla’s robot, also suggested to Business Insider that Tesla may be reassessing the use of humanoid robots for factories.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
So the Emirati decision makers have begun reassessing Israel as a threat to regional stability increasingly on par with Iran.
—Monica Marks, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassessing
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The congregation is still assessing the damage and received outreach from other houses of worship, said Schipper.—
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The congregation is still assessing the damage and received outreach from other houses of worship, said Michele Schipper, CEO of the Institute of Southern Jewish Life and past president of the congregation.—
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After evaluating seven blankets over 72 hours for coziness, performance, durability, and overall value, the Bedsure Heated Blanket stood out as the most comfortable option.—
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The New Orleans Saints won’t be evaluating their quarterback position much this offseason, unlike other teams.—
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“Reassessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassessing. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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