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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
While reflecting on their reconciliation during a July 2024 appearance on Bachelor Happy Hour, Kylee said Aven initially made meaningful efforts to rebuild trust.
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Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Some designs were inspired by hakama pants, traditional Japanese trousers, reflecting Uniqlo’s heritage.
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Mary Wenthur,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Every Zeelander 8 is fully bespoke, with the latest unit reflecting the scope of customization.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
The menu is entirely her creation, reflecting both her Southern roots and her willingness to experiment with bold flavors.
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Kaitlyn Harvey,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
Families are relieved services will continue uninterrupted, but the experience has left them reflecting how quickly stability can change for people who depend on these programs.
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Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Pricing sits at the upper end of the Turkish market, reflecting the case complexity ASMED tends to accept.
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Ascend Agency,
Daily News,
17 June 2026
Latino, Asian and other minorities bring the total nonwhite share to about 40% — roughly reflecting the state’s overall population.
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Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Will hydrogen peroxide fix the reflecting pool?
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Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Some designs were inspired by hakama pants, traditional Japanese trousers, reflecting Uniqlo’s heritage.
—
Mary Wenthur,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Every Zeelander 8 is fully bespoke, with the latest unit reflecting the scope of customization.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
The menu is entirely her creation, reflecting both her Southern roots and her willingness to experiment with bold flavors.
—
Kaitlyn Harvey,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
Families are relieved services will continue uninterrupted, but the experience has left them reflecting how quickly stability can change for people who depend on these programs.
—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Pricing sits at the upper end of the Turkish market, reflecting the case complexity ASMED tends to accept.
—
Ascend Agency,
Daily News,
17 June 2026
Latino, Asian and other minorities bring the total nonwhite share to about 40% — roughly reflecting the state’s overall population.
—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Will hydrogen peroxide fix the reflecting pool?
—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflecting
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Furthermore, newsletters are increasingly integrating podcasting, with platforms like Substack and beehiiv offering features for audience ownership, direct monetization, and multi-channel distribution, mirroring the success of audiobooks in publishing.
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In 2024, overdose deaths in North Carolina dropped, mirroring a national trend.
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Romney took note of his political journey during his remarks at Monday's celebration, remarking on the bipartisanship that made Romneycare possible.
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Best Things to Do Driving, tasting, eating, and remarking about the beauty of this part of California filled our days, and visitors have so many places to see, depending on their interests, from wine to olive oil, craft beer, honey, cheese, and farm-fresh fruit and nuts.
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Warsh avoided commenting on that outlook, consistent with his desire to move away from forward guidance.
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Tuesday was Harbaugh’s first time commenting on Herbert’s days off.
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Fernández emphasized the gravity of the situation, noting that obtaining a license is a privilege that requires knowledge of traffic laws.
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Worth noting Relievers Sam Hentges and Ryan Walker made their first appearances back at Oracle Park since the Pride Night controversy became a national story.
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Disagreeing with presidential actions is one thing, but opining on the psychology behind his decisions shows ignorance.
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The New York Times is cheering them on, opining in a recent editorial that artificially raising the prices of legal cannabis through higher taxes and fees will dissuade adults from consuming it.
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“Reflecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflecting. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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