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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
The scholarships support both academic and vocational college pursuits, reflecting the club’s commitment to a wide range of educational goals.
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Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Shares of Birkenstock slipped in pre-market trading after the clog-brand posted second-quarter results reflecting in part the impact from the Middle East war.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
The largest divergence in spending growth appeared around bigger ticket items like travel, reflecting either hesitancy around vacation planning due to wage growth, or gas prices.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 13 May 2026
In the first quarter, Nebius posted revenues of $399 million, reflecting a 684% surge from the year-ago period and aided by rising demand for cloud and GPU capacity.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Ryan made the announcement during his morning show, reflecting on a career that spans 46 years in radio overall.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 13 May 2026
While reflecting on her 1989 classic Steel Magnolias, the Remarkably Bright Creatures actress, 79, shared Greisman's favorite joke about the Southern film's impact on his sexuality.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Average ticket prices rose from $38 in 2024 to $43 in 2025, a measured increase reflecting what league executives describe as a focus on long-term fan strategy rather than aggressive price hikes.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 6 May 2026
The inaugural Salar International Film Festival (SalarFF) kicks off May 28-31, staged entirely on the 3,861 square mile expanse of pure white salt where rains transform the surface into a massive mirror reflecting the sky.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 6 May 2026
Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Shares of Birkenstock slipped in pre-market trading after the clog-brand posted second-quarter results reflecting in part the impact from the Middle East war.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
The largest divergence in spending growth appeared around bigger ticket items like travel, reflecting either hesitancy around vacation planning due to wage growth, or gas prices.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 13 May 2026
In the first quarter, Nebius posted revenues of $399 million, reflecting a 684% surge from the year-ago period and aided by rising demand for cloud and GPU capacity.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Ryan made the announcement during his morning show, reflecting on a career that spans 46 years in radio overall.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 13 May 2026
While reflecting on her 1989 classic Steel Magnolias, the Remarkably Bright Creatures actress, 79, shared Greisman's favorite joke about the Southern film's impact on his sexuality.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Average ticket prices rose from $38 in 2024 to $43 in 2025, a measured increase reflecting what league executives describe as a focus on long-term fan strategy rather than aggressive price hikes.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 6 May 2026
The inaugural Salar International Film Festival (SalarFF) kicks off May 28-31, staged entirely on the 3,861 square mile expanse of pure white salt where rains transform the surface into a massive mirror reflecting the sky.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflecting
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David Snyder, founder of Journey 1 Advisors and recently revealed as my longtime Mystery Broker source, is convinced the semi-centric acceleration in tech stocks is mirroring the final stage of this secular bull market which began in 2009.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Which is why people are still talking about Mangione’s case, using his name as a synonym for the verb to kill, and mirroring aspects of his alleged crime, more than a year later.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 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
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Another 25-minute window should be used for strategic, valuable commenting on others' posts to gain visibility, avoiding generic responses.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Neighbors began commenting on how often someone in the household appeared ill.—
Ryan Brennan
May 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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La Mesa’s enforcement of reckless e-bike riding has been slim-to-none, Lothian said, noting that the police chief said the city has issued just 3 e-bike citations to date.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Bastrop County detectives found evidence that Aviles had been dragged, strangled and assaulted, noting mud on her clothing and feet, bruising on her neck, chin and lip, and blood on her face and the exterior of her car.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 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 18 May. 2026.
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