incurve

verb

Definition of incurvenext
as in to reflect

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  1. reflect
  2. curve
  3. arc
  4. inflect
  5. bow
  6. round
Verb
  • The draft no-confidence resolution by a group of Cornell faculty members is a rare move reflecting the depth of concern on campus.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Just down the corridor, Jane Hertzmark Hudis, executive vice president and chief brand officer, is reflecting on how the founder’s original principals translate to today as the company celebrates 80 years in business.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of reflect
Verb
  • The space seamlessly flows into a dining area and a custom kitchen outfitted with curving cabinetry, stainless steel shelving, Caesarstone countertops, a contoured island, and a breakfast nook.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Designed by Behar Font & Partners, the building’s curving silhouette and glass façade evoke the slender form of a tulip blossom.
    — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of curve
Verb
  • Before his arcing shot had even nestled in the net, teammates’ arms were aloft and Sullivan was wheeling away in celebration.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • One more signal and the sides stretch outward and arc up around the protesters, then contract inward to drive them toward contact with the arrest team.
    — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of arc
Verb
  • Wit inflects the voice without subsuming it, which in turn gives the anecdote a touch of authentic eavesdrop.
    — Ryan Chapman, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Where so many of her predecessors came alive only on the dance floor, Ojeda allows her subject matter to reverberate through the novel, inflecting every sentence with its shivery rhythms.
    — Robert Rubsam, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of inflect
Verb
  • Accordingly, The Marriage Market bowed in Germany first, on ProSieben’s streaming platform Joyn.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Nineteen titles that bowed on the Croisette will travel to Los Angeles.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of bow
Verb
  • Wells ran through the stop sign of third-base coach Luis Rojas, who raised both arms before Wells rounded second.
    — Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Wells ran through a stop sign from third base coach Luis Rojas, who raised both arms before Wells rounded second.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of round
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“Incurve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incurve. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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