mirror
verb
mirrored; mirroring; mirrors
1
: to reflect in or as if in a mirror
The clouds were mirrored in the lake.
2
: resemble
His mood mirrored the gloomy weather.
Examples of mirror in a Sentence
The building was mirrored in the lake.
the still waters of the pond mirroring the cloudless sky above
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McCord, a former acting assistant attorney general at the Justice Department, noted that the use of confidential informants to gather intelligence on extremist groups mirrors investigative techniques routinely employed by federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI.
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 9 June 2026
The numbers mirror Americans’ cratering support for the president in general over their disappointment with wage stagnation, the Iran war and immigration enforcement.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
In laboratory demonstrations with eight volunteers, developers showed the wristband could precisely mirror hand gestures – including all 26 letters in American Sign Language – within 120 milliseconds.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Eduardo Munoz | Reuters World Liberty in August embarked on a deal with Alt5 that mirrored other deals in the crypto space.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 9 June 2026
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 9 June 2026
The numbers mirror Americans’ cratering support for the president in general over their disappointment with wage stagnation, the Iran war and immigration enforcement.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
In laboratory demonstrations with eight volunteers, developers showed the wristband could precisely mirror hand gestures – including all 26 letters in American Sign Language – within 120 milliseconds.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Eduardo Munoz | Reuters World Liberty in August embarked on a deal with Alt5 that mirrored other deals in the crypto space.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 9 June 2026
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“Mirror.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mirror. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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mirror
noun
mir·ror
ˈmir-ər 
: a polished or smooth surface (as of glass) that forms images by reflection
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