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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
Byron Young joined him in silent reflection on the benches, on the slow walk off the playing surface and into the tunnel of the stadium.
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Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
Ultimately, Lovering clarified that while Stephen isn't a direct reflection of a real person, there was someone in her life who inspired him.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Jan. 2026
Part memoir, part fiction, the book chronicles Barnes' cancer diagnosis and his reflections on death.
—Terry Gross, NPR, 15 Jan. 2026
That's a direct reflection of the cost of the flour.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection
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In his appeal, Francis pointed to that remark as a violation of his Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination.—
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This latter remark is illustrative.—
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The ensuing tale of scandal and comeuppance frames the earlier portrayal of the artist as a young man.—
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James and Liz were finally burying years of estrangement engineered by their father’s manipulation during the phone hacking scandal.—
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System stability remains a key design consideration.—
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March 20 — second 'funnel' deadline The second funnel deadline requires bills to advance further through the legislative process in order to remain eligible for consideration.—
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The comment appeared to be drawing attention to the fact that Colton starred on and dated women on both The Bachelorette and The Bachelor before later coming out as gay in 2021 after the reality star said he was being blackmailed by an individual who had threatened to release a photo of him.—
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The video quickly went viral, racking up over 780,000 views and hundreds of comments.—
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This is absolutely ridiculous and a disgrace to an otherwise fine newspaper.—
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The show followed a millionaire family in which one beloved son turned out to be a closeted gay man—a family disgrace that was revealed only after his death.—
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Georgia lawmakers and advocates have gathered at the state Capitol in Atlanta to begin months of discussions, deliberations, and votes for the 2026 legislative session.—
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While the footage has been admitted, jurors were instructed not to weigh it as evidence until deliberations.—
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George Washington University also posted a note on X about the night's men’s basketball game between GW and the Davidson Wildcats.—
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However, unlike those reports, the PPI was able to include fuller data for October – only the price-update requests and submissions were delayed, BLS officials wrote in a note accompanying the report.—
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Loloi Millie Gold and Charcoal Area Rug that looks straight out of a thrift store (in a good way), is stain-resistant, pet-friendly, and on sale starting at just $44.—
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Gently rub the stone over the stains, rinsing often as the soap scum builds up.—
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“Reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflection. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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