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
Under Proposition 13, adopted in 1978, annual property tax hikes are limited and can’t be reassessed to market value unless the property is sold, meaning that private golf courses and other properties that rarely change hands benefit from relatively low property taxes.
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Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Time is a factor, in part, because the Wild have had three days to catch their breath and reassess things after allowing14 goals over two games in Colorado.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
This has created space to reassess long-term relationships and prioritize well-being.
—Patricia Neligan, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Gold coins are quietly returning to the spotlight as investors reassess where to park capital in an uncertain economic climate.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
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Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Time is a factor, in part, because the Wild have had three days to catch their breath and reassess things after allowing14 goals over two games in Colorado.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
This has created space to reassess long-term relationships and prioritize well-being.
—Patricia Neligan, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Gold coins are quietly returning to the spotlight as investors reassess where to park capital in an uncertain economic climate.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassess
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When concerning online activity is flagged by the system, schools follow established processes to assess the situation, provide appropriate support, and involve families.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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On the other, some homes were assessed only for soot and ash.—
Aarne Heikkila,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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In addition, Skyborne will provide operator and maintainer training so that US and allied personnel can safely use, support, and evaluate the systems in the field.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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An independent judges panel evaluates applicants on strategy, execution, corporate culture, and governance or financial performance.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Recognizing the long-term implications of those trends, McCullough directed the department’s employment section to take a hard look at the hiring process and reevaluate how the department was attracting, engaging and ultimately hiring the next generation of police officers.—
Joy Lepola-Stewart,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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Following two weeks of rest and rehab, the Twins will reevaluate Jenkins’ progress.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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“Reassess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassess. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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