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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
Then, Beth Stelling returns to Dayton, Ohio, to offer reflections on the Wright Brothers, field hockey, splitting time as a child with her father in Orlando, and sneaking into frat parties as a teenager.
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Will Digravio, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
After the dog became acquainted with its surroundings, a second owner appeared behind them holding a toy, visible in the reflection.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Stanger said the book also includes blank pages at the end of each chapter so readers can jot down their thoughts and reflections.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
The Emmy Award winner looks in the mirror in the commercial only to see a dog mocking his movements instead of his own reflection.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2025
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Will Digravio, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
After the dog became acquainted with its surroundings, a second owner appeared behind them holding a toy, visible in the reflection.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Stanger said the book also includes blank pages at the end of each chapter so readers can jot down their thoughts and reflections.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
The Emmy Award winner looks in the mirror in the commercial only to see a dog mocking his movements instead of his own reflection.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflection
Noun
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Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore addressed Trump's remarks from January during a Thursday interview on CNN with host Anderson Cooper.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The remark was incorrectly attributed to Mixon in a Sports Illustrated story.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Trump isn't the only politician to capitalize on scandal.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2025
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The scandal led seven DOJ officials to resign, as well as four of Adams' top deputies.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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The number of American digital nomads has significantly increased, but successfully merging work and travel requires careful consideration of routine, community building, and time for exploration.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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The committee heavily relies on MaxPreps computer rankings in the section’s new playoff format across all sports, but other criteria such as head-to-head and strength of schedule are also taken into consideration.—
Nathan Canilao,
The Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2025
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NBCUniversal did not immediately respond for comment.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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The comments were poorly received by current and former European officials.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Multiple clubs were sold in the aftermath, while a long list of coaches and general managers were dismissed or stepped down in disgrace.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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Gascón’s disgrace has given Hollywood a rare chance to right an egregious wrong.—
Giancarlo Sopo,
IndieWire,
3 Feb. 2025
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The jury began deliberations Tuesday morning, following a three-week long trial in Los Angeles.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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The jury panel, which was made up of seven women and five men, began deliberations on Tuesday morning.—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Compounders have 60 to 90 days to stop sales For Hims and other compounders, this development starts the clock on having unfettered market access to Novo's drugs, Leerink Partners analyst Michael Cherny said in a note.—
Bhanvi Satija, Puyaan Singh,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Leaders of private practices can share their experiences with each other—the owner of, say, a psychiatry practice can meet with the owner of a counseling practice in the same city to trade notes on their experiences using AI at work.—
Pritma Dhillon-Chattha,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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For a president who came into office claiming that human rights would be at the crux of his foreign policy, Biden's inability to hold Azerbaijan responsible for its war crimes and atrocities will be a stain on his legacy.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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There’s a reserved spot in hell for the s*** stains pursuing this vile campaign to erase trans people.—
Andrew Sheeler,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Reflection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflection. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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