as in to curve
to change from a straight line or course to a curved one
tree limbs inflecting toward the trunk
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Recent Examples of inflect
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.
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Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Davis reflected on the tragedy of the situation and the trauma inflected on the surviving children.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Local kingklip is served fresh with a Spanish pilpil enriched with plankton; abalone, deeply tied to South Africa’s coast, is paired with an emulsion of Gordal olives; and shrimp toast, inflected with Durban’s curry-laden maritime heritage, has struck a chord with local diners.
—Rafael Tonon, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
With this selection, readers can have an experience similar to readers in Japan in encountering this fresh new voice, inflected with Kanako’s distinctively Osakan warmth and wit (the adorable Shiba Inu mutt at the center of the story certainly may be part of the appeal too).
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
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Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Davis reflected on the tragedy of the situation and the trauma inflected on the surviving children.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Local kingklip is served fresh with a Spanish pilpil enriched with plankton; abalone, deeply tied to South Africa’s coast, is paired with an emulsion of Gordal olives; and shrimp toast, inflected with Durban’s curry-laden maritime heritage, has struck a chord with local diners.
—Rafael Tonon, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
With this selection, readers can have an experience similar to readers in Japan in encountering this fresh new voice, inflected with Kanako’s distinctively Osakan warmth and wit (the adorable Shiba Inu mutt at the center of the story certainly may be part of the appeal too).
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflect
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The innovative Panoramic Display consists of a 48-inch screen curving from door to door along the base of the windshield.—
Robert Duffer,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
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If choosing a pair without a headband, consider a model that has curved temples or a frame made of rubber.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Economists studying the former Soviet bloc saw oligarchs graduate from bending the rules to buying them outright.—
Gautam Mukunda,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
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Such tasks are particularly challenging for automation because the cables can bend, twist, and shift position dynamically during transport, requiring continuous perception, adaptation, and precise manipulation.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Trump blames vandalism for the troubles with the reflecting pool renovation, announces people are being arrested.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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The first-of-its-kind event reflected a party eager to experiment and broaden its appeal beyond the traditional political crowd.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
22 June 2026
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The underlying whiskey blend shows its character with some herbaceousness, with touches of barrel char, cocoa powder, and rye-forward spice to keep things from veering too much into luscious fruity territory.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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However, while making his ascent, the experienced hiker veered off the trail and ultimately slipped and fell to his death.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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“Inflect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflect. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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