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as in mirroring
to reproduce or show (an exact likeness) as a mirror would
her face was reflected in the waters of the still pond
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as in remarking
to make a statement of one's opinion
reflected on the huge influence that the electronic media have on our national elections
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Recent Examples of reflecting
Initial ground tests began in 2022, and flight trials are expected later in the decade, reflecting Seoul’s intent to field a regional deterrent amid North Korea’s missile advancements.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
The film’s story emerged when the director, newly observing the bond between her two young children during the 2020 lockdown, began reflecting on sibling relationships in her own family.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Powered by soft guitar notes, the soul-baring cumbia finds Santa in a state of healing, reflecting on love that once was and the peace that comes from letting go.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Tuesday's losses by the GOP could be viewed as a barometer for voter attitudes ahead of the 2026 midterms, reflecting broader dissatisfaction among core Republican constituencies and raising questions about the party's direction and messaging.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Each BioLife location is built to resemble a private resort rather than a clinical setting, reflecting Jones’s belief that environment plays an essential role in healing and consistency.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Col&MacArthur will produce two versions of the watch, the varying prices reflecting differences in their internal mechanisms.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
However, Kaine argued this new vote has a shot at passage, reflecting the earlier resolution's focus on the Caribbean turned off some members and this resolution is more clear cut.
—Claudia Grisales, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
That’s lower than Sunderland, who currently sit six points ahead, with Everton’s greater survival chances reflecting their experience and squad depth.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
The film’s story emerged when the director, newly observing the bond between her two young children during the 2020 lockdown, began reflecting on sibling relationships in her own family.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Powered by soft guitar notes, the soul-baring cumbia finds Santa in a state of healing, reflecting on love that once was and the peace that comes from letting go.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Tuesday's losses by the GOP could be viewed as a barometer for voter attitudes ahead of the 2026 midterms, reflecting broader dissatisfaction among core Republican constituencies and raising questions about the party's direction and messaging.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Each BioLife location is built to resemble a private resort rather than a clinical setting, reflecting Jones’s belief that environment plays an essential role in healing and consistency.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Col&MacArthur will produce two versions of the watch, the varying prices reflecting differences in their internal mechanisms.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
However, Kaine argued this new vote has a shot at passage, reflecting the earlier resolution's focus on the Caribbean turned off some members and this resolution is more clear cut.
—Claudia Grisales, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
That’s lower than Sunderland, who currently sit six points ahead, with Everton’s greater survival chances reflecting their experience and squad depth.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflecting
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The rapid violin flurries and intensity of the final passages conjure the distinct feeling of a storm gathering force, perfectly mirroring the cold weather sweeping through Minneapolis this weekend.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
7 Nov. 2025
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The number of people dying in Orange County from fentanyl had its sharpest drop since the crisis with that opioid began about a decade ago, mirroring a regional trend, statistics from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department show.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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More reports of damaging winds observed across portions of northwestern Louisiana, remarking that storms brought down trees and powerlines.—
Shawnie Caslin Martucci,
ABC News,
18 Oct. 2025
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By the three month mark, even my two teenage sons were remarking on my sober skin.—
Donna Francis,
Allure,
25 Aug. 2025
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Millie Bobby Brown is standing up for herself against headlines commenting on her appearance.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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While the moment is Hallmark-worthy, social media users have been commenting on Shante’s reaction during the rapper’s speech and presentation of the rings.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 Nov. 2025
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Later Saturday, the FDC issued a news release about the new cases at Tomoka, noting that everyone with symptoms is being tested and isolated, and all inmates have been given masks and are being monitored by medical staff.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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In the end, the standard-boat cabin had 400 stickies noting upgrades and modifications Revolution wanted.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Many of the people opining and whining about how this moment could be as bad or worse than the 2000 bust are uninformed or ahistorical.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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Others saw a man opining — again, without evidence that maternal use of Tylenol causes autism or ADHD in children — on mothers, children with disabilities and their health at a time when studies show pain suffered by women is frequently dismissed.—
Laurie Kellman,
Twin Cities,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Reflecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflecting. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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