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 But revenue at the company’s container shipping segment soared 22 percent to a shade under $10 billion, mainly reflecting an average revenue of $1,575 per 20-foot equivalent unit (TEU) transported. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026 Lightning flashed, reflecting a blue shining light in Kikuko’s eyes. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 The service later moved through a confusing sequence of identities — HBO Max, Max and ultimately HBO Max again — reflecting a strategic uncertainty that its competitors were happy to exploit. — Paul Hardart, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 Segers had been set to begin performances in September but left the show following a public outcry when the actor’s old social media posts reflecting antipathy toward trans people resurfaced. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026 After a long period of being fenced off and closed to the public, a reflecting pool will soon be reopening after a major renovation. — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2026 Ultimately, giving employees back their time through initiatives like four-day workweeks is becoming the ultimate luxury, reflecting a shift towards truly valuing employee well-being over superficial office fun. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Both songs lean into booming, elastic layers of electronics and capricious tempo modulations, reflecting her determination to remain bold and unclassifiable. — Maria Nenet Barrios, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026 The clutter ebbs and flows like the tide, reflecting the chaos of spaces where artists live, often homes just on the cusp between quaint and unbearably chaotic. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026

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This strategic move positions China to lead the future energy market, mirroring its success in solar and EVs.

— Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Newcastle are mirroring other clubs in targeting foreign youngsters but doing so with a thicker wallet.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 2 Aug. 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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Malloy, who generally has avoided commenting on election-year politics since becoming the chancellor of the University of Maine, declined to be interviewed for this story.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026
The breach rocked sentiment on Crypto Twitter, with influencers and company executives commenting on its implications.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of commenting

Verb

Mundo Deportivo corroborates these key figures, while noting that Cancelo only has a year left on his contract at Al-Hilal.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Last year’s total was more like 80 to 100 kids, Fozo said, noting that a local marketing campaign was undertaken this time at local schools as well as partnering with three elementary schools in the area.

— David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of noting

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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
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