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incurvates

verb

present tense third-person singular of incurvate
as in reflects

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  1. reflects
  2. inflects
  3. curves
  4. bows
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  • Its new rush for a deal with Washington, analysts said, reflects its eye on the midterms.
    — Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The nation's constant refrain — stay out of our internal affairs — reflects its history of trying to secure the edges of the country that are distant from Beijing.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of reflects
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  • Along the way, the Yale art historian inflects canonical works with fresh insight, shedding light on the two seasons into which the artist’s sculpture is relentlessly confined in art historical accounts.
    — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of inflects
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  • Out front, a striking carport canopy dramatically curves over the angled driveway, suspended by slender steel support columns.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The aircraft, a C-17, is taller than any commercial vessel; ten feet above her head, the ceiling curves like a spaceship.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of curves
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  • Crawl 2 will be up against Sony’s Fake Skating and also bows the week after Warner Bros/DC’s Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Related Stories The announcement was made on the eve of the Warsaw International Film Festival where the film bows in competition.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of bows
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“Incurvates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incurvates. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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