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
An entrepreneurial mindset — the capacity to identify problems, take ownership of solutions, and continuously reassess where to add value — is emerging as the defining skill of the AI era.
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Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
On top of that, countries may reassess their strategic needs and commit to holding larger reserves.
—Justin Zacks, CNBC, 20 May 2026
The new policy, which only applies to undergraduate students, goes into effect in the fall of 2027 and will be reassessed after three years.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 20 May 2026
The restructuring reflects wider pressure across the chemicals sector as producers reassess legacy materials operations against rising energy costs, decarbonization demands and weaker long-term profitability in commodity segments.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
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Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
On top of that, countries may reassess their strategic needs and commit to holding larger reserves.
—Justin Zacks, CNBC, 20 May 2026
The new policy, which only applies to undergraduate students, goes into effect in the fall of 2027 and will be reassessed after three years.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 20 May 2026
The restructuring reflects wider pressure across the chemicals sector as producers reassess legacy materials operations against rising energy costs, decarbonization demands and weaker long-term profitability in commodity segments.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reassess
Verb
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He’s being assessed for a calf strain.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Farmers across South Jersey are assessing major crop losses after a devastating cold snap last month wiped out large portions of their fruit harvests.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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But not all telehealth companies are adequately evaluating patients before writing prescriptions, said Marc-Andre Cornier, an endocrinologist at the Medical University of South Carolina and the immediate past president of The Obesity Society.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Management teams should enact formal processes to regularly evaluate venturing possibilities, ensuring their organizations consider a strategic mix that addresses long-term goals while preparing for the bouts of uncertainty and change that often characterize business conditions.—
Serguei Netessine,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
Verb
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This is when the producer asks Amanda to reevaluate the situation based on everything that happened.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Marsh told reporters before the game that team doctors will reevaluate Jaquez this weekend.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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“Reassess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reassess. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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