readdressing

verb

present participle of readdress
as in reconsidering
to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal the Senate will readdress pending gun control legislation in their next session

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  1. reconsidering
  2. revisiting
  3. reviewing
Verb
  • Beatrice is not the only person reconsidering the nastiness of the proceedings; a series of small incidents leads Morgan to question Cathcarts’ cruelty.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
  • While many people are moving forward with trips to Paris to see the Steelers play the Saints, there are some fans reconsidering amid civil unrest.
    — Lauren Linder, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of reconsidering
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  • Sentiments from both participants in the book and Grant’s audience echo how revisiting these recipes offers sensory catharsis in addition to talking about their grief.
    — Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Tyson is also the subject of Tyson, a four-part documentary series that premiered on Netflix this week, revisiting his boxing career and controversies outside the ring.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of revisiting
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  • Staff is reviewing the report and learning how to apply the criteria to different programs before officially approving it in December, Peterson said.
    — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • But according to La Jornada, officials are actively reviewing whether companies should be allowed to offer them without a gambling license.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of reviewing
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