by reflex

Examples (10)

• He caught the falling glass by reflex.
• Almost by reflex, she reached out to steady the child.
• When the alarm went off, I hit the snooze button by reflex.
• He saluted the officer by reflex before realizing he was no longer in the army.
• The driver slammed on the brakes by reflex when the deer jumped onto the road.
• She checked her phone by reflex as soon as she woke up.
• The experienced boxer ducked the punch by reflex.
• He apologized by reflex even though it wasn't his fault.
• Almost by reflex, he helped himself to a drink.
• Teachers often answer student questions by reflex after years of practice.