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as in remark
a briefly expressed opinion
does anyone want to share their reflections on the passage we just read?
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as in consideration
a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something
after reflection, they decided to refuse the offer on the house
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Recent Examples of reflection
Conversation and reflection led by Pastor Amanda.
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Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
Relationships provide moments of valuable reflection during Pisces season.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
That number is a reflection of why sextortion is the fastest-growing cybercrime targeting children in North America.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, the 40-day Christian season of reflection, fasting and preparation leading up to Easter.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
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Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
Relationships provide moments of valuable reflection during Pisces season.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
That number is a reflection of why sextortion is the fastest-growing cybercrime targeting children in North America.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, the 40-day Christian season of reflection, fasting and preparation leading up to Easter.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection
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In late 2025, Carr made comments interpreted by some as a threat to pull ABC station licenses if Jimmy Kimmel wasn’t fired from late night over remarks the comedian made on his show about Charlie Kirk’s assassination.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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And despite the huge crowds on earlier days, the CEOs of OpenAI, DeepMind, and Anthropic delivered their remarks to a more than half-empty hall on Thursday, after entry to the venue was restricted at short notice, apparently for security reasons.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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The scandal dates to 2013, when a new DWP billing system issued erroneous bills to thousands of customers, including a Van Nuys couple billed nearly $52,000.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The state has intervened in districts for reasons such as fiscal mismanagement, cheating scandals and consistently failing academic performance at a campus.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy approached bags with the same consideration that defined the rest of her wardrobe.—
Julia Rabinowitsch,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Jalen Brunson, Knicks Brunson is another guy very deserving of first-team consideration.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Not everyone was surprised by Vance’s comments.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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No public comments have made by William and Kate on the former prince's legal troubles.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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What a disgrace not to plan better.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Despite some high-profile falls into disgrace, India’s spiritual leaders are widely revered.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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An avatar state—fluent, tireless, and perfectly malleable—would simulate deliberation but without consequence.—
Deb Roy,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2026
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Democratic deliberation is becoming market speculation.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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In general, the hospital has always instructed its providers not to make comments or notes about a patient’s immigration status on notes or other materials that can be accessed, the doctor explained.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Wexner was contacted by federal prosecutors in Florida as early as August 2007 regarding the Epstein investigation, according to handwritten notes released last month by the Department of Justice.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Unexplained stains on a new pair of trousers.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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For older water stains or for camouflaging other stains, Mock advises following a process that aims to blend the stain with the surrounding area, as lifting the stain entirely isn’t possible without discoloring the leather.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflection. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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