incurve

verb

Definition of incurvenext
as in to reflect

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incurve
  1. reflect
  2. curve
  3. arc
  4. inflect
  5. bow
  6. round
Verb
  • In a 60 Minutes interview released on Sunday, Dec. 1, the Oscar winner, 49, reflected on her career and fought back tears at one point.
    Shyla Watson, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
  • The advance of Syria’s rebels, led by the group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), reflects the degradation not of Russian attention but of the multinational ground forces supporting the regime of Bashar al-Assad.
    Nicole Grajewski, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of reflect
Verb
  • Zaha Hadid, $127 Zaha Hadid, the renowned architect who died in 2016, was well known for her futuristic styles featuring curving facades and sharp angles.
    Emma Sandler, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • On the first play from scrimmage in the second half, Darnold curved a pass over the top of two defenders to Addison, who caught it and tight-roped down the sideline for 69 yards.
    Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of curve
Verb
  • Photo : Michael Van Runkle Participants learn the track’s optimal racing line, a balance of long arcing curves and as much straightaway as possible for accelerating to top speed.
    Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2024
  • Cranes bearing parallel bands of stadium lights arced over the performance area.
    Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of arc
Verb
  • Gaudy, sweaty, and drenched in glitter, Zoolander was as high-concept as Hollywood comedies got in its era, a Pop Art–inflected karate thriller with a Nyquil-drunk fever-dream rhythm and the dialogue of an early Apatow stoner buddy flick.
    Sean Malin, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
  • Jim also highlighted Amazon’s Europe business, which is inflecting after being bogged down by the economic consequences of the war in Ukraine.
    Paulina Likos, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of inflect
Verb
  • Car racing was a passion of Muniz's since his early days on Malcolm, however, and after the series bowed, acting immediately took a backseat to his tarmac dreams.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Whether other players opt out and end the survival game that has contenders fighting to the death for a big cash prize promises to be a major theme during the upcoming second season, which bows Dec. 26.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of bow
Verb
  • Nations like Indonesia, Spain, and India lead in shark fishing, with Mexico and the USA rounding out the top five.
    Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Add in your favorite new mystery novel, a wool blanket and some Earl Gray to really round out the wintry vibes and stay cozy until spring has sprung.
    Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of round
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“Incurve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incurve. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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