reread
verb
re·read
(ˌ)rē-ˈrēd 
reread
(ˌ)rē-ˈred
; rereading
; rereading
: to read (something) again
had to reread the passage several times to make sense of it
… might do well to reread Shakespeare or Homer.—
Lewis H. Lapham
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Harry Potter Quidditch Practice Apart from watching the films and rereading the books, another way to relive the magic of Harry Potter is by recreating iconic scenes via Lego builds.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
After rereading the book annually for a quarter century, Thomas Page McBee finally follows Mary Shelley’s trail in search of answers.
—Thomas Page McBee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
Asked if President Donald Trump believes the attack in Qatar — a mediator in ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas — undermines the ongoing negotiations, Leavitt reread the president’s statement verbatim.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
With crisp rhymes, appealing illustrations, and plenty of rereading potential, Dropbear is a great storytime option for preschool-aged kids.
—Caroline Carlson
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
After rereading the book annually for a quarter century, Thomas Page McBee finally follows Mary Shelley’s trail in search of answers.
—Thomas Page McBee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
Asked if President Donald Trump believes the attack in Qatar — a mediator in ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas — undermines the ongoing negotiations, Leavitt reread the president’s statement verbatim.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
With crisp rhymes, appealing illustrations, and plenty of rereading potential, Dropbear is a great storytime option for preschool-aged kids.
—Caroline Carlson
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Reread.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reread. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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