as in to assess
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 reassess
The state board will inspect Los Padrinos again in August and reassess its suitability.
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James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Total control Remarks by conservative justices in those cases indicated that the court would reassess anti-unitary precedents.
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Graham G. Dodds,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
Tech stocks sold off for much of last week as investors reassessed AI valuations as doubts about returns on massive spending were compounded by weak post-IPO show from SpaceX and reports that OpenAI may delay its listing.
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Aditya Soni,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Interim manager Chad Tracy said Mayer and Kiner-Falefa had imaging done, and Kiner-Falefa’s stress reaction is worse than Mayer’s, but both have been prescribed a period of rest before they’ll be reassessed.
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Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
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James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Total control Remarks by conservative justices in those cases indicated that the court would reassess anti-unitary precedents.
—
Graham G. Dodds,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
Tech stocks sold off for much of last week as investors reassessed AI valuations as doubts about returns on massive spending were compounded by weak post-IPO show from SpaceX and reports that OpenAI may delay its listing.
—
Aditya Soni,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Interim manager Chad Tracy said Mayer and Kiner-Falefa had imaging done, and Kiner-Falefa’s stress reaction is worse than Mayer’s, but both have been prescribed a period of rest before they’ll be reassessed.
—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassess
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Vogue Business assessed the 64 shows and presentations published on Vogue Runway and contacted each brand to verify the findings (brands were given 48 hours to respond).
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Professionals must actively map where their risk truly lies, assessing counterparty exposure, income correlation, and cost repricing, rather than mistaking simplicity for safety.
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The memo also addressed aftermarket auto parts and would supersede the ability of the California Air Resources Board to evaluate parts that affect vehicle emissions.
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Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe was removed from the game and evaluated after taking a foul ball off his mask in the third.
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In November, Diana Harshbarger specifically asked Kennedy to have the FDA reevaluate six peptides.
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Like many industries, the accounting profession’s talent pipeline ebbs and flows, requiring leaders to regularly reevaluate, nurture, and pivot as organizational and employee needs evolve.
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“Reassess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassess. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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