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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
For her 1972 album, MItchell originally had intended the album cover to feature a horse with roses coming out of its rear end, reflecting her view of the music business.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
Rather than reflecting endless variation within one disorder, the study suggests that different disease experiences may stem from distinct biological patterns.
—New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2026
As our snowpack has lagged, reservoir levels are reflecting the shortfall.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
At the same time, their trade deficits with China widened, reflecting the heft of Beijing’s export engine.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
High beam lights decrease your visibility by reflecting more fog back to you.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Stamos shared this sweet picture in an Instagram post reflecting on the last year.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
The list intentionally avoids being overly banker-centric or academic, reflecting more how M&A is experienced by leaders and employees through the life-cycle of a transaction.
—Jennifer J. Fondrevay, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Use the same trick to get mirrors reflecting you and not water spots.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
Rather than reflecting endless variation within one disorder, the study suggests that different disease experiences may stem from distinct biological patterns.
—New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2026
As our snowpack has lagged, reservoir levels are reflecting the shortfall.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
At the same time, their trade deficits with China widened, reflecting the heft of Beijing’s export engine.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
High beam lights decrease your visibility by reflecting more fog back to you.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Stamos shared this sweet picture in an Instagram post reflecting on the last year.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
The list intentionally avoids being overly banker-centric or academic, reflecting more how M&A is experienced by leaders and employees through the life-cycle of a transaction.
—Jennifer J. Fondrevay, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Use the same trick to get mirrors reflecting you and not water spots.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflecting
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Apple hopes to expand that audience, especially overseas, mirroring the NFL's recent push for growth in South America.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Light-wood beams line the ceiling, mirroring the cabinetry in the kitchen.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2026
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The actors jokingly bickered about their history with the ceremony, with Cheadle remarking that Clooney hadn’t won since 2026 winner Timothée Chalamet was 3 years old.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
11 Jan. 2026
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Rubio recalled the tight security cooperation between Havana and Caracas, remarking that Cuban agents had infiltrated Venezuelan spy agencies and provided personal security to Maduro.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
3 Jan. 2026
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Grammys host Trevor Noah took a more lighthearted approach to commenting on the state of the union.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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The options are more limited in a macOS environment, according to users commenting in the Cloudy Nights astronomy forums.—
Keumars Afifi-Sabet,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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As tensions simmer, neighboring countries have been mediating between the two sides to avert a war, noting that any conflict could spread and destabilize the Middle East.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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MirrorMe says its work builds on nearly a decade of research, noting that since 2016, its team has treated speed as a long-term priority.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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Top executives from the largest AI companies were in Davos this week, opining on how the technology should evolve and what that will mean for economic growth.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Tuesday’s discussion included a question and answer session, which turned into several attendees opining about the criminal justice system more generally, along with other topics.—
Ryan Oehrli
January 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Reflecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflecting. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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