reflex

I’m sure the scientific explanation involves ecstatic brain hormones, leading to an overstimulated smile reflex.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026

City's prolific striker Lamb's close-range effort was kept out by Byrne-Hughes' incredible reflex save and he also somehow scooped an effort over the crossbar from inside the six yard box.

From BBC ● May 14, 2026

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

From Slate ● Apr. 25, 2026

It is a paranoid reflex that turns any hint of infiltration into proof of betrayal.

From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2026

The smell washed over me a moment later, and I had to swallow hard to get my gag reflex in check.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

At highway speeds, the sedan’s sharp reflexes and deep reserves of squirt create significant moral temptation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 25, 2026

The former Atletico player fired towards goal from seven yards out but Oblak showed lightning-quick reflexes to keep out the shot.

From Barron's ● Dec. 21, 2025

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

Pickford is rightly renowned for his fast reflexes when making stops but, like every modern-day keeper, he is no longer only judged by how good he is with his hands.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2025

I see it coming—I’m looking straight down the barrel after all—but fast reflexes clearly aren’t my thing.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell