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noun

plural of review
1
as in retrospects
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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2
as in inspections
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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3
as in books
a publication that appears at regular intervals had his poetry published in a literary review

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4
as in critiques
an essay evaluating or analyzing something a harsh movie review of an expected summer blockbuster

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as in alterations
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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reviews

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verb

present tense third-person singular of review
1
as in revisits
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 surveys
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 reviews
Noun
These crowdsourced reviews focus on taste, texture and value rather than price alone, which gives shoppers a trusted way to vet an unfamiliar grocery product before buying it. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026 Research a potential lender's track record — its Better Business Bureau rating and customer reviews can give you a sense of how a lender handles applications, payments and problems that arise after borrowing. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 While still at Farfetch, Osama started posting fashion show reviews on Instagram Stories against Vogue Runway images. — Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 Andries’ articles and reviews helped elevate Steppenwolf’s profile considerably in the years before the theater company relocated to Chicago in 1980 and eventually became world-renowned, Delacoma said. — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 In addition to audits conducted every 60 days, the department’s ALPR Administrative Team performs quarterly reviews, officials said. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Revisit the reviews of Phoebe Bridgers’ new album Lost Weekend, named Best New Music, and the Strokes’ new album Reality Awaits, not named Best New Music. — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026 Despite the fact that the brand was receiving better reviews and creating more buzz recently, speculation had been swirling for months that Leoni’s contract may not be renewed. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 Despite the fact that DK in Kuna has only been open for days, reviews already have begun pouring in on Google. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
Trump has packed the commission, which reviews federal construction projects, with allies who are expected to approve his project. — Rick Maese, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026 At each factory, a committee comprising union and management representatives reviews harassment complaints and recommends disciplinary action when allegations are substantiated. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 At the European level, Netflix is also lobbying for more flexible local content requirements as the European Commission reviews the Audiovisual Media Services Directive, which kicked off in 2022. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026 The gas station will also need an operating permit from the Placer County Air Pollution Control District, which reviews and approves the health risk assessment. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026 The National Capital Planning Commission, a federal panel that reviews major construction projects, posted new renderings and accompanying documents provided by the Interior Department, which is overseeing the controversial project. — Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026 The state reviews your records and tells you in writing what, if anything, still needs to be resolved before your rights are restored. — Raven Lightsey, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026 In our October 22 issue, Lola Seaton reviews Jonathan Buckley’s latest novel, One Boat. — Lola Seaton, The New York Review of Books, 17 Oct. 2026 The plan was sent to the Office of Management and Budget, which reviews federal rules and regulations with the potential for significant economic impact. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reviews
  1. reconsiderations
  2. inspections
  3. books
  4. critiques
  5. alterations
  6. revisits
  7. surveys
  8. audits
Noun
  • If anything, the seven-game winning streak prompts some reconsiderations.
    — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
  • These frozen reconsiderations of classic cocktails are summer manna.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 10 June 2026
Definition of reconsiderations
Noun
  • Please make clear which conclusions come from building inspections, which reflect broader climate research and which remain uncertain.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • An incident at one attraction can lead to inspections or modifications at similar rides elsewhere.
    — Dennis Speigel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of inspections
Noun
  • Partly inspired by her time working as a museum security guard, they are often accompanied by water bottles, cushions, books, or other belongings that give a sense of the presence of the person who sits there.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Sam Wasson, one of Hollywood’s preeminent historians and biographers, has published searching books on the lives and works of Francis Ford Coppola, Paul Mazursky, Blake Edwards and Roman Polanski.
    — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of books
Noun
  • Walzer responded thoughtfully to each of the critiques, but without backing down.
    — Jordi Graupera, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Irwin knows how to clown an audience, and in this enjoyable, broadly comic interpretation, the buffoonery is at least as much the point as some pointed critiques of modern-day American health care.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of critiques
Noun
  • The past two games were played at the NBA Atlanta Hawks' State Farm Arena and brought in 17,000 fans for each thanks to some schedule alterations, compromise and cooperation from both Atlanta franchises.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Those pesky censors necessitated certain alterations upon release.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of alterations
Verb
  • Hosted by Thornton, the series revisits the history of the Mayflower voyage, the first Thanksgiving and other events that helped shape the country.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Previously set to debut in December, the streaming platform moved up the release date of the two-part documentary that revisits the murders of Simpson’s wife Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of revisits
Verb
  • Plus, Louis Menand probes the business of punctuation, and Margaret Talbot surveys the literature on the question of why fewer people are choosing to have children.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The index also surveys a variety of miscellaneous costs, including for prepared food and personal services.
    — Ava Hu, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of surveys
Noun
  • The measure would remain in effect until voters end it and would include independent audits, public spending disclosures and a three-member citizen oversight committee.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Its Audit Risk component draws on patterns of noncompliance from more than 250,000 SMETA audits covering 115,000 sites in 106 countries.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
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“Reviews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reviews. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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