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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
That was a time of deep reflection.
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Members of 56 health organizations worldwide published the decision in The Lancet on May 12, arguing that the old name was an inaccurate reflection of the condition.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 13 May 2026
Perhaps the most striking of Molinaroli’s reflections concerns information itself.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Below is an excerpt of Scopin’s photos and reflections from the book, which was released in late April by Kerber Verlag.
—Curbed Editors, Curbed, 13 May 2026
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Members of 56 health organizations worldwide published the decision in The Lancet on May 12, arguing that the old name was an inaccurate reflection of the condition.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 13 May 2026
Perhaps the most striking of Molinaroli’s reflections concerns information itself.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Below is an excerpt of Scopin’s photos and reflections from the book, which was released in late April by Kerber Verlag.
—Curbed Editors, Curbed, 13 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
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The comments came two weeks after the House rejected DeSantis’ push to pass bills to expand vaccine exemptions for children entering public schools and to install consumer-friendly regulations on artificial intelligence products and companies.—
Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Prophetic comments, considering the Mets won the World Series seven years later in large part due to the success of their young prospects.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 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
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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 28 May. 2026.
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