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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
That’s lower than Sunderland, who currently sit six points ahead, with Everton’s greater survival chances reflecting their experience and squad depth.
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Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
The measure also comes in response to new Republican-leaning redistricting in Texas, reflecting a broader national battle over the rules that determine electoral representation.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Donald Sutherland‘s memoir reflecting on his life and career as a pillar of Hollywood is being held up by his estate.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
Her co-host on the morning show, Nate Burleson, also commented personally on Instagram, reflecting how the uncertainty is weighing on staffers at the network.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Or is your interest in the US partly reflecting a funk in your home market?
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Founded in 2016, GraniteShares has reported notable growth since its founding, reflecting rising interest in its ETF offerings.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
While reflecting on her first performance, Furtado remembered buying the pink dress from a store called Original on Queen West in Toronto, and also picking up some sparkly platform shoes for the monumental moment.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
After kidnapping Michelle, negotiations take place between the three characters, with Teddy and Don changing from their silver bodysuits to business suits complete with ties and blazers, a significant choice reflecting the characters’ objectives.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
The measure also comes in response to new Republican-leaning redistricting in Texas, reflecting a broader national battle over the rules that determine electoral representation.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Donald Sutherland‘s memoir reflecting on his life and career as a pillar of Hollywood is being held up by his estate.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
Her co-host on the morning show, Nate Burleson, also commented personally on Instagram, reflecting how the uncertainty is weighing on staffers at the network.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Or is your interest in the US partly reflecting a funk in your home market?
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Founded in 2016, GraniteShares has reported notable growth since its founding, reflecting rising interest in its ETF offerings.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
While reflecting on her first performance, Furtado remembered buying the pink dress from a store called Original on Queen West in Toronto, and also picking up some sparkly platform shoes for the monumental moment.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
After kidnapping Michelle, negotiations take place between the three characters, with Teddy and Don changing from their silver bodysuits to business suits complete with ties and blazers, a significant choice reflecting the characters’ objectives.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflecting
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That deal would come in the form of an executive order rather than a treaty requiring congressional approval, mirroring the guarantee recently extended to Qatar following Israel’s strike on a Hamas compound in Doha in September.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Polling — including some commissioned by One Main Street — has shown that Colorado Democrats’ popularity has slipped among voters, mirroring similar trends nationwide.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
18 Oct. 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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Before long, strangers are watching, liking, and commenting on a moment that was meant to be private.—
Eli Thompson,
Rolling Stone,
25 Oct. 2025
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But there’s no indication if the NBA would consider doing that; the league isn’t commenting on that, either.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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But Braun highlighted a successful two-pronged corporate strategy, noting the tough environment for lower-income consumers hasn’t changed – despite the growth in its high-end brands.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Hall also reflected on her family’s ties to Bivens, noting the former council member was a longtime friend of her uncle, and became a source of inspiration for Hall growing up.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 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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