as in reflecting
to reproduce or show (an exact likeness) as a mirror would
the still waters of the pond mirroring the cloudless sky above
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Recent Examples of mirroring
Space exploration is entering a new era, mirroring historical expansions where lasting wealth stemmed from infrastructure, not just initial discoveries.
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Charles Beames,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Various residents raised issues like noise pollution and electricity consumption, mirroring concerns in other communities.
—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
In 2024, overdose deaths in North Carolina dropped, mirroring a national trend.
—
Eva Flowe
june 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Moving fusion energy closer to reality Fusion smashes light atomic nuclei together to release energy, mirroring the process that powers the sun.
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Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
Long added that Latin America is mirroring the United States in its political divisions.
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Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Someone could be mirroring your intensity or challenging your confidence.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
The drop is mirroring the fall in oil prices, as investors react to a potential end to the war with Iran.
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Diana Olick,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Peterbilt, a trucking competitor, is mirroring the move with an expansion of its own farther south, the Statesman reported in March, retrofitting a new lot and service center.
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Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
Charles Beames,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Various residents raised issues like noise pollution and electricity consumption, mirroring concerns in other communities.
—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
In 2024, overdose deaths in North Carolina dropped, mirroring a national trend.
—
Eva Flowe
june 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Moving fusion energy closer to reality Fusion smashes light atomic nuclei together to release energy, mirroring the process that powers the sun.
—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
Long added that Latin America is mirroring the United States in its political divisions.
—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Someone could be mirroring your intensity or challenging your confidence.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
The drop is mirroring the fall in oil prices, as investors react to a potential end to the war with Iran.
—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Peterbilt, a trucking competitor, is mirroring the move with an expansion of its own farther south, the Statesman reported in March, retrofitting a new lot and service center.
—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirroring
reflecting
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Today, semiconductors sit at the center of geopolitical discussions involving the United States, China, Taiwan and Europe, reflecting their role as a foundational input to nearly every sector of the modern economy.
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Accommodation includes two owner’s suites—one with a rotating bed, the other with a reflecting pool—a spacious full-beam VIP, and four guest cabins.
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“Mirroring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirroring. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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