reflect
verb (used with object)
to cast back (light, heat, sound, etc.) from a surface.
has been reflecting
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present perfect progressiveof reflect (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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MenthorQ has its own gamma index, and it has been reflecting some of the most stretched positioning seen over the past year.
From MarketWatch ● May 17, 2026
"The equity markets have been supported by fast-rising corporate profits and all the AI investments, while bond performance has been reflecting the concerns around energy and inflation," said Kourkafas.
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
Pebley herself has been reflecting on the decisions she could have made differently.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2025
The 2012 Olympic gold medallist has been reflecting on his first 100 days in the job, following his election victory as Reform UK's candidate in May.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2025
My wife has been reflecting and thinking it over: After all, her only son, the apple of her eye—he would be there and we here!
From Yiddish Tales by Various
