reflect (on or upon)

Definition of reflect (on or upon)next

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflect (on or upon)
Verb
  • In Belgium, Ambassador Bill White has repeatedly weighed into an ongoing judicial investigation into circumcision practices in Antwerp’s orthodox Jewish community.
    Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Cities across North Texas are taking different directions on their future with Dallas Area Rapid Transit, with some backing away to leave the transit system, one still weighing its options and others moving forward with elections that could reshape regional transportation.
    Perry Majidi, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • As androids are released from servitude and others chase down their own kind for their human masters, we're left to ponder the point-of-no-return for humanity and this artificial species.
    Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Derek’s mother-in-law visits, and Paul ponders his legacy.
    Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Read on to reminisce with photos of the small-screen legend at home.
    Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 18 Feb. 2026
  • And leading up to the premiere, the Road to 50 episodes have given fans an opportunity to reminisce about the show and recall the upcoming players who will star on season 50.
    Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • When the position becomes vacant, the Assembly convenes to deliberate and select a successor.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Jurors told the judge they were deadlocked after deliberating on Thursday and on Monday morning.
    CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press have shown activity at two of those sites, suggesting Iran is trying to assess and potentially recover material there.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
  • This may look like nothing much is happening as clever Mercury goes retrograde in your 8th House of Mutual Bills, inviting you to review agreements and analyze trust.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Reflect (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflect%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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