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as in remark
a briefly expressed opinion
does anyone want to share their reflections on the passage we just read?
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as in consideration
a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something
after reflection, they decided to refuse the offer on the house
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Recent Examples of reflection
Both are a reflection of a new auto market that is relatively strong.
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Phil Lebeau,meghan Reeder, CNBC, 28 May 2026
Decision capability is built through ownership, repetition and reflection, not information alone.
—Angela C. Hill, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Colton’s story has opened a space for reflection, compassion and action.
—Myron Rolle, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
From a betting odds perspective, which is essentially just a reflection of the public’s perception of the teams, the Golden Knights should clearly prefer to face Montreal.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 27 May 2026
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Phil Lebeau,meghan Reeder, CNBC, 28 May 2026
Decision capability is built through ownership, repetition and reflection, not information alone.
—Angela C. Hill, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Colton’s story has opened a space for reflection, compassion and action.
—Myron Rolle, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
From a betting odds perspective, which is essentially just a reflection of the public’s perception of the teams, the Golden Knights should clearly prefer to face Montreal.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection
Noun
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Somewhere between Pomp and Circumstance and the president’s closing remarks, more than one commencement speaker this year mentioned artificial intelligence — and met a barrage of boos.—
Ann Kirschner,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Birch expressed unity and compassion in her remarks, encouraging people to lean on their communities during difficult times.—
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Noun
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All of them fought unsuccessfully to end the oversight arrangement — repeatedly coming close, only to watch the department once again become embroiled in scandal.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Vrabel took multiple questions on Wednesday about whether the scandal and his absence have been distractions and how players have viewed his leadership.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Additional protection considerations Heat and humidity aren’t the only hazards that can affect items in storage.—
Kody Boye,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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Political considerations, these officials say, are left outside the central bank's walls.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
Noun
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The agency did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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SkinnyRx and Genesis Health International did not respond to requests for comment.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Noun
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That distinction is why analysts like Ariel Helwani called the ending a disgrace and compared the moment to Francis Ngannou's stunning effort against Tyson Fury, where an outsider exceeded every expectation.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Generally regarded as being in the moderate wing of the left-leaning party, Streeting was friendly with Peter Mandelson, the once-influential Labour figure now in disgrace over his friendship with Epstein.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
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But in the end, deliberations would only last about three hours.—
Natalie Morales,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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The order would have established a framework for the government to vet the national security risks of the most advanced AI systems before their public release, according to a person familiar with the White House’s deliberations with the tech industry but not authorized to speak about them publicly.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Stankoven, a few months away from assuming a larger place of prominence in Carolina’s lineup as second-line center, took notes.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The old bell sticky toffee pudding closes out on a rich, carmel-y high note.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Before any storm is on the radar, photograph the entire roof system from the ground, capture close-ups of shingles, flashings, vents and gutters, and check the attic interior for any pre-existing stains or moisture.—
David Nye,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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Lindsay is very real for worrying about her pit stains.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
27 May 2026
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“Reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflection. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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