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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
Since launch, daily watch time per viewer on Tadka has grown fivefold, reflecting sustained engagement with the format.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 June 2026
Memorials, a museum and reflecting pools stand on the precise site where the twin towers of the World Trade Center once stood.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
In all these books, animals serve as mirrors, reflecting our personal and societal shortcomings and shame, our hubris, anxiety, and moral failings.
—Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
The guest cabins, meanwhile, are inspired by the owner’s favorite places, including Italy and French Polynesia, with bespoke commissioned art pieces reflecting those locations.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 June 2026
Broadcom’s revenues from these two deals will be closely correlated, UBS’s Arcuri said, reflecting the high level of mutual investment that has characterized the AI buildout so far.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 3 June 2026
But in the wake of the war in Gaza as well as the war in Iran, the organization has become a lightning-rod issue in multiple Democratic races this year, reflecting a drop in public sentiment toward Israel as well as AIPAC’s influence.
—Philip Wang, Time, 3 June 2026
Levin-Scherz noted reports of increasing visit intensity, reflecting the time and resources a doctor spends on a patient and resulting in higher payment.
—Michelle Andrews, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Jennifer Garner is reflecting on how her divorce from Ben Affleck impacted her career choices.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 June 2026
Memorials, a museum and reflecting pools stand on the precise site where the twin towers of the World Trade Center once stood.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
In all these books, animals serve as mirrors, reflecting our personal and societal shortcomings and shame, our hubris, anxiety, and moral failings.
—Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
The guest cabins, meanwhile, are inspired by the owner’s favorite places, including Italy and French Polynesia, with bespoke commissioned art pieces reflecting those locations.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 June 2026
Broadcom’s revenues from these two deals will be closely correlated, UBS’s Arcuri said, reflecting the high level of mutual investment that has characterized the AI buildout so far.
—Tobias Burns, CNBC, 3 June 2026
But in the wake of the war in Gaza as well as the war in Iran, the organization has become a lightning-rod issue in multiple Democratic races this year, reflecting a drop in public sentiment toward Israel as well as AIPAC’s influence.
—Philip Wang, Time, 3 June 2026
Levin-Scherz noted reports of increasing visit intensity, reflecting the time and resources a doctor spends on a patient and resulting in higher payment.
—Michelle Andrews, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Jennifer Garner is reflecting on how her divorce from Ben Affleck impacted her career choices.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflecting
Verb
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Your social circle is mirroring something back to you, Virgo.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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The fate of the industry that powers one of America’s favorite pastimes is mirroring the economic struggles of the country itself.—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
1 June 2026
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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.—
Jon Keller,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Dugan and attorneys for both sides left the courtroom without commenting to reporters.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The throughline in Grande’s career has been an artist who tends to set trends rather than chase them while also commenting on the intricacies of her personal and professional life through that music.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Some Dutch players went for a walk on the County Club Plaza near their hotel on Tuesday, and van Dijk, noting few pedestrians, thought the heat kept people inside.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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Both Benedetti in his letter and Read, via her suit, took issue with the timing of his discipline, noting that State Police knew about the messages as early as 2024.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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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
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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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“Reflecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflecting. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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