Thesaurus results for REFLECTING

reflecting

verb

present participle of reflect

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 Cruz isn't the only one reflecting on how their relationship has endured. — Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 7 July 2026 Danny Pintauro is reflecting on his time as Jonathan on Who’s the Boss? — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 The best bit may have been the chance to sit sipping beer on the National Mall, reflecting on the mish-mash of Americana, politics, and power all around. — Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 30 June 2026 Accommodation includes two owner’s suites—one with a rotating bed, the other with a reflecting pool—a spacious full-beam VIP, and four guest cabins. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 June 2026 Nine of the 16 projects are directed or co-directed by women, reflecting the strength and range of women filmmakers working across the territories represented in the selection. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 6 July 2026 Aside from the peeling of the waterproof coating, the reflecting pool has been plagued by an algae bloom, a persistent problem due to Washington’s high heat during the summer and the pool’s shallow depth, which creates an ideal biological incubator. — Philip Wang, Time, 6 July 2026 Around 200,000 Jackson County homeowners who paid residential property taxes reflecting more than a 15% value increase in 2023 could qualify for the program. — Ilana Arougheti july 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026 Fondly nicknamed 'La Isla Bonita' (the beautiful island), La Palma is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, reflecting the island's rich natural environment and focus on sustainable development. — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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Funds that track the index have to buy SpaceX in order to continue mirroring its performance.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
The team's poor offensive showing and struggles against top European sides, mirroring previous results, cast doubt on the program's direction.

— John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of mirroring

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Iger presided over ABC's parent company when Kimmel was temporarily pulled from the air after remarking about Charlie Kirk's murder.

— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 24 June 2026
Romney took note of his political journey during his remarks at Monday's celebration, remarking on the bipartisanship that made Romneycare possible.

— Jon Keller, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026

Definition of remarking

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An unidentified woman on TikTok, using the username Ladydope6, posted several videos last month commenting on the attack on Martinez and implying she was involved in the altercation.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Speaker Pelosi will not be commenting further on this private matter.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of commenting

Verb

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller also spoke on Monday and reiterated the central bank's commitment to its 2% inflation target, while noting the pros and cons of forward guidance.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 7 July 2026
Worth noting Third baseman Matt Chapman (abdominal strain) will rejoin the Giants today and be re-evaluated.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Definition of noting

Verb

Disagreeing with presidential actions is one thing, but opining on the psychology behind his decisions shows ignorance.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
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