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Recent Examples of reflex
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
The reflex reaction might well be, What exactly have the governor and fellow Democrats been doing for the previous six years?
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 13 Feb. 2025
In this context, Roz’s sudden maternal reflexes are unfathomable.
—Armond White, National Review, 26 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Common triggers include dehydration from illness, vasovagal syncope—a reflex response to nausea or pain—abnormal heart rhythms, and heart valve conditions such as aortic stenosis.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
The reflex reaction might well be, What exactly have the governor and fellow Democrats been doing for the previous six years?
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Noun
Both shows tap into emotions that are more sinister, and psychological reflexes inside us that are more ominous.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 13 Feb. 2025
In this context, Roz’s sudden maternal reflexes are unfathomable.
—Armond White, National Review, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reflex
Adjective
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This species suffered less oxidative stress, meaning that fewer reactive oxygen species built up in its cells.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
19 Apr. 2025
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Staying proactive, not reactive, and always prepared for what’s next.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Specifically, the recoil resulting from the merger of the two black holes 10 million years ago may explain aspects of Sgr A*'s motion seen in the present day.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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The recoil is enough to knock a drone off course and may cause the operator to lose sight of the target.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The vagus nerve—the part of your nervous system that’s responsible for regulating various unconscious bodily functions like your heart rate, immune response, and digestion—plays a major role in these symptoms.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
SELF,
15 Apr. 2025
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By the time the wagon arrived at the Western District station, its sixth stop, Gray was unconscious.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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When Joe Biden nominated Xavier Becerra to serve as the secretary of health and human services, Republicans responded with revulsion because of his far-left record, but also with some degree of confusion.—
John Gerardi,
National Review,
9 Apr. 2025
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Over the last few weeks, the Europeans have gone from shock to bewilderment to revulsion.—
David Brooks,
The Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Arcadia Earth's 360° film merges cutting-edge art, science, and technology to create visceral experiences of environmental crises.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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How could this happen to such a visceral, joyous style of music?—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Judd finishes her Missouri career averaging 10.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists, shooting 42.4% from the field and 37.6% from 3-point range.—
Kevin Utz,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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Anderson, 31, has averaged 9.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 22.9 minutes per game off the bench over this eight-game stretch, shooting 53.3 percent from the field.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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After a decade, my body reacts in a Pavlovian way to its stimuli, the scroll of torsos, the dopamine of a red dot notification, a three-toned beep that perks you up in your chair.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them,
11 Feb. 2025
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Those who follow the teachings of Warren Buffett know only to invest via index funds in a Pavlovian fashion.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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These elements shape subconscious impressions that influence trust, comfort and engagement.—
Bryant Richardson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In the real world, cognitive therapist John Rayburn, who is a mysterious school counselor in Jenna’s subconscious world, works to tap into her unconscious mind to bring her back to the living world.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Reflex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reflex. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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