as in to reconsider
to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
the senator is arguing that the government needs to reevaluate its budget in light of the committee's findings
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Recent Examples of reevaluate
Any issues with Nix’s long-term health could force the Broncos to reevaluate him as their true quarterback of the future.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
When Gary Patterson resigned as coach of Texas Christian in October 2021, midway through his 21st season with the Horned Frogs, the now-65-year old coach decided to take a step back and reevaluate where he and the college game were headed.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
The Brooklyn Beckham feud with his parents has made people reevaluate not just what has happened between them the last few months, but what people have said about each party—and particularly David and Victoria Beckham.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Jan. 2026
Since the article's publication, three Arizona cities have directed their police departments to reevaluate their programs and the attorney general has scheduled public forums to discuss the consequences when cities implement them.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 19 Jan. 2026
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
When Gary Patterson resigned as coach of Texas Christian in October 2021, midway through his 21st season with the Horned Frogs, the now-65-year old coach decided to take a step back and reevaluate where he and the college game were headed.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
The Brooklyn Beckham feud with his parents has made people reevaluate not just what has happened between them the last few months, but what people have said about each party—and particularly David and Victoria Beckham.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Jan. 2026
Since the article's publication, three Arizona cities have directed their police departments to reevaluate their programs and the attorney general has scheduled public forums to discuss the consequences when cities implement them.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 19 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reevaluate
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Rather than calling for opposition or overhaul, its work encourages educators and communities to reconsider what children truly need to grow.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Then Caruso momentarily reconsidered running before deciding against it, again.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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During that time, the McCoys were locked in a fight worth revisiting now, on the 50th anniversary of the Coastal Act.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Thursday’s hearing was the last chance for parties to make their case to the Georgia Public Service Commission before a final vote next week on whether to revisit the decision.—
Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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He has not been formally charged with cheating by World Curling, which does not use video to review game play.—
STEVE DOUGLAS,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Reevaluate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reevaluate. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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