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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
Other local Chicano cultural and movement leaders were also reflecting on what to do next, and on the need for solidarity with victims.
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Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026
The service Service is friendly, but informal, reflecting the relaxed Malibu energy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
The slate to replace her is diverse, reflecting the broader region, as both longtime politicians and a handful of outsiders have proved competitive.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
And yet the company’s shares have underperformed the broader market and its peers since Iger returned for a second stint as CEO in 2022, reflecting investor anxiety about the shifting media landscape that Disney once dominated.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Still, Macy’s struck a cautious note by issuing a full-year outlook that fell shy of expectations, reflecting the possibility that tariffs and turmoil from the war in Iran could dampen spending.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
With the move, Endeavor changed its name to WME Group, reflecting its refocusing on the representation business.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Growing friction over One Boca drove a push for more voter oversight on city land, reflecting a broader desire to prioritize resident interests over developer influence.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Over the weekend, dew point temperatures will gradually increase, reflecting a rise in humidity.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026
The service Service is friendly, but informal, reflecting the relaxed Malibu energy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
The slate to replace her is diverse, reflecting the broader region, as both longtime politicians and a handful of outsiders have proved competitive.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
And yet the company’s shares have underperformed the broader market and its peers since Iger returned for a second stint as CEO in 2022, reflecting investor anxiety about the shifting media landscape that Disney once dominated.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Still, Macy’s struck a cautious note by issuing a full-year outlook that fell shy of expectations, reflecting the possibility that tariffs and turmoil from the war in Iran could dampen spending.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
With the move, Endeavor changed its name to WME Group, reflecting its refocusing on the representation business.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Growing friction over One Boca drove a push for more voter oversight on city land, reflecting a broader desire to prioritize resident interests over developer influence.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Over the weekend, dew point temperatures will gradually increase, reflecting a rise in humidity.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflecting
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Smaller pours may also encourage low-risk experimentation, with multiple mini cocktails or tasting flights mirroring similar trends toward customization, such as a growing dipping sauce trend previously reported by Fox News Digital.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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The curtains opened to reveal a makeshift onstage ghetto, mirroring the mixtape cover.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Of course, the women had a little fun before the Oscars were announced — each of them was handed a note and claimed it was signed by A-list audience members like Leonardo DiCaprio or Stellan Skarsgard, remarking on their good looks and critiquing the length of the bit.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
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Elizabeth quickly made an impression on her husband’s friends; one of them, Angelina Grimké, wrote a letter remarking that Henry did not seem equipped to handle his intelligent young wife.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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This included not commenting when asked specifically about the possibility of layoffs at the school.—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
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Users across TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) weighed in with opinions about the post and the broader culture of commenting on people’s bodies.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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Fred Tayco, executive director of the San Diego County Lodging Association, said the changes that would be made with the ballot measure are long overdue, noting that the city’s rules date back to a time when online travel booking didn’t yet exist.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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The man, who was identified as 65-year-old Long Beach resident Daren Duane Roland, died the next day, police said, noting that they were not notified of the death until Monday, March 16.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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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.—
Paul Armentano,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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In some cases, your job ends after reviewing and opining on early legal filings.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Reflecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflecting. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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