reflex

Unlike bees or wasps, which sting as a defence mechanism to protect themselves, a jellyfish sting is an automatic reflex, not a deliberate attack.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

Even high-profile cases involving figures like Sean Combs reflect the same cultural reflex: disbelief, deflection, delay.

From Slate ● Apr. 25, 2026

Like a teenage reflex, I sprinted to the comments to see what people were saying.

From Salon ● Apr. 12, 2026

The bots possess an exhausting reflex to present both sides of every issue, creating a false, artificial balance even when the counterargument is absurd.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026

I try not to roll my eyes, but it’s become a reflex whenever I see her.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez

My early reflexes came from watching games on TV with my parents and learning the ins and outs from my dad.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 24, 2026

"We face a world situation that has changed and the institutions and practices and the reflexes that were honed and very successful in the past no longer are," he said.

From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2026

Although there may be no meaning behind those reflexes in patients with severe brain injuries, the presence of those seemingly human expressions may make it even more difficult to let someone go.

From Slate ● Dec. 8, 2025

Edmunds noted the new Model Y lacks sporty reflexes but offers a comfortable ride, while the Model 3 maintains strong performance.

From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2025

Your reflexes have to be lightning fast in order to stop and start fast enough to avoid the bags.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston