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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
Bianco maintains that the jail deaths, many of which authorities attribute to drug overdoses and suicides, are a reflection of the inmates’ life choices rather than a sign of any problem with the jail system.
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James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Join 27 others in the comments View Comments After some reflection and discussion with his family, Schwartz agreed to be the lead plaintiff in the case, the outcome of which will have implications for consumers and businesses around the world.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
Grande appears as Fineman's reflection in the mirror, as both are draped in fluffy pink robes and beneath a pile of blonde hair.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 28 May 2025
That mix of energy and reflection really shaped the way the project came together.
—Emily Bogle, NPR, 27 May 2025
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James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Join 27 others in the comments View Comments After some reflection and discussion with his family, Schwartz agreed to be the lead plaintiff in the case, the outcome of which will have implications for consumers and businesses around the world.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
Grande appears as Fineman's reflection in the mirror, as both are draped in fluffy pink robes and beneath a pile of blonde hair.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 28 May 2025
That mix of energy and reflection really shaped the way the project came together.
—Emily Bogle, NPR, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection
Noun
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Less than 24 hours later, his remarks reached the walls of President Donald Trump’s Justice Department, triggering an investigation into City Hall’s hiring practices.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Fed up with the negativity, Hunter took to a Twitch stream to openly express his frustration and share how deeply the hurtful remarks have affected him.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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The flamboyant Powell, a famed political figure in the city first elected to the House in 1944, was ill and haunted by scandal at the time.—
Deepti Hajela,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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Still, after being embroiled in the scandal, Rangel was reelected and went on to serve two more terms in Congress -- and was still widely respected.—
Sarah Beth Hensley,
ABC News,
26 May 2025
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The measure, which would implement much of Trump’s second-term agenda, will now go to the Senate for consideration.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
24 May 2025
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Florida, for example, prohibits state institutions from giving preferential consideration for employment, admission, or promotion.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Examples include merge requests, commits, bug descriptions and comments, and source code.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
23 May 2025
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This article has been updated to add comment from Erwin Chemerinsky.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Alfie’s liberation doesn’t go well for him, but his public disgrace can’t undo the goodwill he’s established through his championing of art.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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Kim Soo-hyun is now weathering his own public disgrace.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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The decision, which comes more than a month after the Season 3 finale was released April 17, followed lengthy deliberations.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
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The reconciliation bill will first need to be voted out of the House Rules Committee, which began deliberations at 1 a.m. Republicans can only afford to lose three members for the bill to pass the full House.—
Jonathan Easley,
The Hill,
21 May 2025
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Editor’s note: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small.—
Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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International arrivals to the U.S. are expected to fall about 9% this year, Aran Ryan, director of industry studies at Tourism Economics, part of Oxford Economics, wrote in a research note last week.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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Choose a bright, cheery yellow paint or opt for a deep chocolate stain with white window trim for a classic cabin vibe.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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Yves Saint Laurent Vinyl Cream Lip Stain $41 $30 Nordstrom Rack YSL's Vinyl Cream Lip Stain brings the staying power of a lip stain and the shine factor of a gloss.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
23 May 2025
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“Reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflection. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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