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as in retrospect
a usually critical look at a past event
a review of yesterday's football game gave us a lot of good ideas on how to improve for the next one
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as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
took the car to her mechanic for a complete mechanical review before she decided to sell it
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as in book
a publication that appears at regular intervals
had his poetry published in a literary review
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as in critique
an essay evaluating or analyzing something
a harsh movie review of an expected summer blockbuster
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as in alteration
the act, process, or result of making different
the company decided that the 100-year-old office building could use a review
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as in to revisit
to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
since we can't follow that plan, we'll have to review our options and decide on something else
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as in to examine
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
a consultant was brought in to review our security procedures
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Recent Examples of review
Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 15 Sep. 2025
Worrying for France, Fitch's latest appraisal of France's credit-worthiness was the first of several rating reviews on the horizon.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
ABC News, 14 Sep. 2025
However, officials stopped the game and reviewed the play, resulting in the targeting call.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
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Noun
What specific instructions were they given during the review?
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 15 Sep. 2025
Worrying for France, Fitch's latest appraisal of France's credit-worthiness was the first of several rating reviews on the horizon.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
Authorities are reviewing a group chat between several people joking about how the shooter looked like Robinson, multiple law enforcement sources told ABC News.
—ABC News, 14 Sep. 2025
However, officials stopped the game and reviewed the play, resulting in the targeting call.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for review
Noun
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In retrospect, a sprawling album like Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter has held up better than anyone might have thought in a year when L.A. rock was embodied by Hotel California and Running on Empty.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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There are a slew of performers who also made appearances on that show that, in retrospect, are a little surprising.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From maintenance, like oil changes, fluid checks and tire, brake, and battery inspections, to a variety of repairs, and even smog tests, service is available for all makes, fleet vehicles, hot rods, classic cars and hybrids.—
Shawn Price,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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World powers are pressing Iran to comply with inspection requirements, while Tehran argues that its proposals are being dismissed for political reasons.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After death, popularity and uncertainty Posthumously, Kirk’s books and podcasts have soared in the charts.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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This book is for all of us who love The Great British Baking Show and Blown Away, with actual magic instead of baking or crafting that only seems like wizardry.—
Lia Amador,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Olympic silver medalist ran textbook races all season with little to no critiques on form and competitive nature.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The game has been viewed as a tongue in cheek critique of military dictatorships, with references to fascism and colonialism.—
Dan Gooding
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Just as Bitcoin ASICs were confined to the SHA-256 algorithm and vulnerable to protocol alterations, AI-specific chips may not possess the flexibility of GPUs.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Nearly 1,700 Amazon shoppers give the one-shoulder maxi design a perfect five-star rating for its flattering fit, thick fabric, softness, and petite-friendly length that doesn’t require alterations.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The cost of removing gulls can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000 and requires working with a bird nesting control company, which may need to revisit the site several times after the initial removal, according to Arcuri.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Ateliers like Armani Privè, Givenchy by Sarah Burton, and Gucci have revisited past collections, positioning the sheer dress as a headline-grabbing statement look.—
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The pee is then examined for clarity, which is supposed to indicate purity.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Michigan Court of Appeals concluded that the MPSC appropriately examined the location of the Line 5 replacement segment within the Great Lakes Tunnel, consistent with Michigan law.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Biden said age criticisms 'took on a life of its own' In the months since his November 2024 loss, questions over the impact of his age and perceived physical deterioration have not gone away, as the Democratic Party continues its retrospection of the defeat.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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But framing Paul American as a retrospection on labor, with the boys and their family and their lackeys gassing them up over and over, just isn’t that interesting.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2025
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