Thesaurus results for REFLECTS

reflects

verb

present tense third-person singular of reflect

as in mirrors

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 remarks

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 reflects The gap partly reflects the rise of thematic trading, according to Buckley. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 MoonPay’s Grok launch reflects a broader push to turn AI chatbots from tools that answer questions into tools that can carry out financial tasks. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 Gas, batteries power data centers The project’s design reflects a growing push to place power generation and large electricity-consuming facilities closer together. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026 With its warm minimal interiors and crisp, colorful furnishings, The Crescent Hotel, Fort Worth reflects the city's more restrained side. — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026 Every action the Administration has taken related towards Venezuela this year reflects that overarching goal. — David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 For Gen Z, the popularity of anxiety bags reflects a broader willingness to talk openly about mental health and find practical ways to help. — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026 This latest work reflects a broader effort in the field of precision medicine to unpack all the ways molecules — in blood vessels, muscles, the liver and other organs — respond to exercise, including different intensities. — Will Stone, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026 The company’s new valuation reflects an increasingly crowded and complicated fashion retail environment. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026

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Drawing on classic trial films and cartoon lore, director Dave Green crafts an underdog story that mirrors the movie’s own David-versus-Goliath journey from studio discard to theatrical release.

— Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Rodriguez said Uthmeier’s agenda mirrors that of DeSantis and doesn’t work on behalf of Floridians.

— Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of mirrors

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Ryan didn't hold back in Freedom's Instagram comments after the ejection, calling out the WNBA for failing to stand up for female athletes as the league's position on the trans issue keeps falling apart.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Keller city council member comments After the second closed session, McMullin said the council’s resolution outlines all the concerns that Keller residents mentioned.

— Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of comments

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And, when Malika’s dentist beau sends her flowers, Khloé opines (over FaceTime, naturally) that the bouquet is too small and therefore cheap.

— Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
So opines Daniel Radcliffe in the solo show Every Brilliant Thing, which just opened at the Hudson Theatre on Broadway.

— Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026

Definition of opines

Verb

The document notes that the demographic makeup of each potential zone is not necessarily the same as the makeup of the LRSD students in that zone.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
But the new report notes that the AI agents spent considerably more time on this message board discussing those cybersecurity challenges that were extremely difficult, suggesting the agents had a high motivation to solve them.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026