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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
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Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark didn’t slam the brakes on College Football Playoff expansion during his state-of-the-conference remarks Friday in Frisco, Texas — that authority belongs exclusively to the Big Ten and SEC.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Consistent with remarks from her fellow central bankers, Bowman noted that the policy reaction depends on the duration of the conflict with Iran.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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But really, the focus is mostly on the whole scandal and, more specifically, on West.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Room for Disagreement Plenty of progressives believe that Platner’s predicament comes down to a scandal addiction in the media that voters don’t share.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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Beyond the practical considerations like stadium sites and financing, experts say the MLB will also examine cities’ demographics and corporate presence.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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That’s becoming a more expensive consideration because AI tabs are starting to rack up.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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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
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Polis will leave with no scandals, no self-aggrandizements, no disgrace and no golden ballroom.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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If desiring a man was a distraction at best and a disgrace at worst for decades, then when were you meant to learn about men?—
Taiye Selasi,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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The three people, like others interviewed for this account, spoke to The Washington Post on the condition of anonymity to share internal deliberations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2026
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Horsford and Miller are leading negotiations and have indicated that deliberations are on track and passage by the end of this year is within sights.—
Cleve Mesidor,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Long-term holders — defined as those who have held onto their coins for at least 155 days, or about five months — were largely inactive from February to April but have turned into sellers in recent weeks, Compass Point analyst Ed Engel said in a note Tuesday.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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After a night that featured 38 foul calls and a gritty Connecticut team determined to make a statement in Atlanta, the Dream clinched a 91-74 win over the Sun in a back-and-forth matchup that started rough but ended on a high note in their first Commissioner’s Cup game.—
Micahya Costen,
AJC.com,
3 June 2026
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Use a baking soda paste to help with stubborn stains.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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Protagonist Jo’s mother disappeared when Jo was a teen, tainting her daughter with the stain of possible witchcraft.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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“Reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflection. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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