incurvating

verb

present participle of incurvate
as in reflecting

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  1. reflecting
  2. curving
  3. bowing
Verb
  • The exhibit, reflecting an especially vibrant period in Mexican history, has drawn record crowds, exceeding 300,000.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • This material presents information through the date indicated, reflecting the author’s current expectations, and is subject to revision by the author, though the author is under no obligation to do so.
    — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Definition of reflecting
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  • The route is winding and rolling, ducking inland through forest and prairie before curving back to hug the lake’s shoreline, with lots of turnoffs to stop and take in the views.
    — Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 9 July 2026
  • His update on the C-cut began just below the chin, with extra lift at the roots and inward-curving lengths that narrowed toward the ends to create the illusion of a heart.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 July 2026
Definition of curving
Verb
  • An adventure bowing to higher authority, raising yourself above nothing and no one.
    — Padgett Powell, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • China and Japan are part of the offshore suite opening Friday, with France and Belgium bowing next weekend.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 26 June 2026
Definition of bowing
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