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Recent Examples of reflex
Brad Moon, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
But ultimately, the week ended with a pretty good array of extremes in selling pressure and hedging demand of the sort that should turn the risk-reward more favorable for a reflex bounce before too long.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2025
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 10 June 2025
Retirees often don't have the fastest reflexes, especially on roadways littered with alligators and iguanas.
Vermont, Delaware, and New York round out that top 10 list.
—New Atlas, 9 July 2025
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Adjective
In addition, the bass reflex port on these speakers is front-facing, which means that they can be placed close to walls without risk of distortion.
—Brad Moon, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
But ultimately, the week ended with a pretty good array of extremes in selling pressure and hedging demand of the sort that should turn the risk-reward more favorable for a reflex bounce before too long.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
Lil Baby’s reflexes could have been a little sharper on Saturday night (June 7) in Atlanta, when a fan fainted mid-meet and greet.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 10 June 2025
Retirees often don't have the fastest reflexes, especially on roadways littered with alligators and iguanas.
Vermont, Delaware, and New York round out that top 10 list.
—New Atlas, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflex
Adjective
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Fractional works best when priorities are clear, communication is streamlined and the leader prioritizes strategic over reactive work.—
Kenzie Biggins,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Hydrogen peroxide forms as a byproduct when energetic particles break apart water molecules, leading to the recombination of OH radicals — highly reactive molecules with unpaired electrons.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Aiming and shooting is solid, with snappy gunplay and reasonable levels of recoil keeping firefights enthralling.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
19 June 2025
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So Sky Sentinel had to be built with effectively zero mechanical play, even after recoil.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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After Terrell was hit, according to the New York City Police Department, he was found unconscious on top of the train at the station.—
Brian Brant,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Fox also said that Matthews is not responsible for knocking unconscious the male victim seen in the viral video.—
Peter D'Abrosca , CB Cotton,
FOXNews.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This is an ignoble plan that cites dubious science while elevating the entertainment of a handful of hunters over the revulsion of most Floridians.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 July 2025
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And the teenage provocateur made no secret of that revulsion, loudly belittling his fellow students.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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In a financial world increasingly dominated by intangibles, Burgundy remains visceral, finite and timeless.—
Anthony Zhang,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Victor talks about film in a very visceral, physical way.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Stewart is averaging 19 points and 6.8 rebounds per game this season.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
27 July 2025
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The Mercury lost despite another strong game from Alyssa Thomas, who had 20 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists to go along with two steals.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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When the needle finally drops, the effect is Pavlovian.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
25 July 2025
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The result is a political Pavlovian response where even modest tax reforms come with a side of millionaire exodus think-pieces.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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In a foundational study, it was found that companies professing a strong belief in meritocracy were more likely to reward men over equally performing women because the belief in objectivity ironically reduces self-scrutiny in decisions, giving managers subconscious permission to act on stereotypes.—
Heather Price,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The initial drafts of a novel are often where our subconscious patterns emerge of their own accord, those that the text’s logic then follows.—
Issa Quincy
July 16,
Literary Hub,
16 July 2025
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“Reflex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflex. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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