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as in to reassess
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as in to investigate
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Recent Examples of reinvestigate
Marilyn Mosby’s office reinvestigated the original trial Early in episode five, The Case Against Adnan Syed introduces us to Marilyn Mosby, who served as Baltimore City State’s attorney from 2015 to 2022.
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
In 2009, about four decades after her body was discovered, Will County officials opened a cold case unit and started to reinvestigate her case.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2025
And then in 2019, the FBI ended up reinvestigating the case.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
Despite years of reinvestigating the Altidor murders, Smith was unable to uncover new evidence that could move the case forward.
—David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2025
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
In 2009, about four decades after her body was discovered, Will County officials opened a cold case unit and started to reinvestigate her case.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2025
And then in 2019, the FBI ended up reinvestigating the case.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
Despite years of reinvestigating the Altidor murders, Smith was unable to uncover new evidence that could move the case forward.
—David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinvestigate
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This approach reduces visual noise and eliminates the need to constantly rotate, store, or reassess items throughout the year.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
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Each of these titles inspires the viewer not only to reassess or discover the individual movies but also to see their directors’ careers in an entirely new context.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
4 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this month, a newborn baby died from a listeria infection in New Mexico after the infant’s mother drank raw milk, and officials there are warning people off those products while the death is being investigated.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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But, that same year, the FBI began investigating the department for misuse of civil asset forfeiture funds.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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There are numerous instances of comedy films and TV shows being reappraised by new generations – often negatively in light of modern sensibilities.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
28 Nov. 2025
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The movie's title and poster have become memes on social media, although some online circles have reappraised its merits in recent years.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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Of the other options, Bone Fire takes grilling to another level with unique preparations of excellent cuts of meat and fresh fish, while Marea, which serves lunch and dinner, explores the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Missouri - Travelers can cross the historic Chain of Rocks bridge over the Mississippi River and explore underground cages.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Heritage houses are reimagining their most beloved styles for a new generation of highly engaged shoppers.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Finally, there is a need to reimagine our school-industry relationships, a key conduit for advancing AI in our education systems.—
Jerel Ezell,
Fortune,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Reinvestigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinvestigate. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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